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

Alfonso was even more excited to see me in the dress than my mother and Aunt Fely had been. —Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026

But before the game, a Boston Legacy Fan Fest got fans even more excited with face painting, games and hair braiding. —Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026

Seasoned Green Beans With Almonds Seasoned Sam's Club shoppers were excited to see Green Beans With Almonds pop back up in the Meals To Go section this March. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026

With spring camp around the corner, Frost is excited about the potential of his quarterbacks. —Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 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