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

• 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

Jones is particularly excited about the opportunities for personalization. —Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025

The other flavor is one Chick-fil-A sauce lovers will be extra excited about. —Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025

Don Watson, Oracle's senior vice president of Global Real Estate and Facilities, said the team is excited to break ground on the project. —Molly Davis, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025

Sitting next to him at his table were the producers of Song Sung Blue, John Davis and John Fox, both clearly excited for the prospects of having a crowd-pleasing kind of inspirational movie coming for the holiday season. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025

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