overexcited
adjective
over·ex·cit·ed
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈsī-təd 
: excited to an excessive degree
overexcited children
overexcited neurons
an overexcited imagination
"Oh, cool!" I said, maybe a little overexcited because I was trying to get him psyched up.—
R. J. Palacio
R. J. Palacio
overexcitedly
adverb
… I thought we had all gone mad, for we roared stupidly with laughter and shouted overexcitedly at the completely fantastic sight we saw.
—Thor Heyerdahl
Thor Heyerdahl
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Calm restored in the Treasury market, yields settling back slightly to quiet the overexcited talk about fiscal fissures.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
After a brain injury, NMDA receptors can become overexcited, causing further cell death, so quieting these receptors might prevent additional damage.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Team members become overexcited about their fantasy football teams, or individuals chat about the latest Netflix hit.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Swift showed up with her squad, got booed by overexcited Eagles fans, and made an enemy of President Donald J. Trump.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
After a brain injury, NMDA receptors can become overexcited, causing further cell death, so quieting these receptors might prevent additional damage.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 May 2025
Team members become overexcited about their fantasy football teams, or individuals chat about the latest Netflix hit.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
However, some overexcited roadies (played by Kevin Nealon, Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller) resulted in Bertinelli getting up and leaving before the dinner had even really started.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Swift showed up with her squad, got booed by overexcited Eagles fans, and made an enemy of President Donald J. Trump.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2025
Romy is headed to the office when the overexcited animal gets away from its owner and starts charging down the sidewalk right at her.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Overexcited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overexcited. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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