excited

adjective

ex·​cit·​ed ik-ˈsī-təd 

ek-

: having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement

I noticed that John's manner was somewhat unusual. He seemed very excited and restless.

—Agatha Christie

The children were too excited to sleep.

… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.

—Michael Kinsley

excitedly

ik-ˈsī-təd-lē 

ek-

adverb

talking excitedly

Synonyms of excited

• agitated
• heated
• upset

Examples of excited in a Sentence

excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report

everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort

Recent Examples on the Web

Bianca Balti, after warmly embracing Chiara Ferragni, was equally excited. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026

The opening ceremony is always, well, celebratory — the athletes are excited to represent their countries, the crowds watching in person and around the world are excited for the competitions to come. —Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2026

Freed said being a versatile athlete helped keep her injury free and excited for whatever practice was next. —Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026

Danell Cross, executive director of Community Bridges, said the community is excited about having a space of their own. —April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing excited

• excited state
• hyper-excited
• self-excited

Rhymes for excited

• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• delighted
• farsighted
• highlighted
• ignited
• incited
• indicted
• invited
• nearsighted
• recited

Kids Definition

excited

adjective

: having or showing strong feeling

excited about the trip

excitedly adverb