Synonyms of excited

excited 1 of 2

adjective

ik-ˈsī-təd 

1

as in agitated

being in a state of increased activity or agitation

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agitated
• heated
• upset
• hectic
• troubled
• anxious
• nervous
• frenzied
• hyperactive
• overactive
• in a lather
• overwrought
• feverish
• overexcited
• uneasy
• keyed up
• hyperexcited
• perturbed
• tense
• hyper
• uptight
• jumpy
• wired
• jittery
• high-strung
• aflutter
• aquiver
• afire
• edgy
• unquiet
• het up
• atingle
• nervy
• dithery
• hyped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collected
• cool
• composed
• calm
• undisturbed
• unperturbed
• serene
• tranquil
• untroubled
• placid
• unshaken
• unworried
• coolheaded

2

as in eager

showing urgent desire or interest

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eager
• enthusiastic
• anxious
• avid
• keen
• hungry
• pumped
• ardent
• interested
• happy
• enthused
• impatient
• thirsty
• desirous
• stoked
• ready
• antsy
• geeked
• nuts
• greedy
• crazy
• willing
• great
• agog
• solicitous
• voracious
• gung ho
• glad
• juiced
• raring
• chomping at the bit
• engaged
• obsessed
• bonkers
• wild
• hot
• champing at the bit
• hepped up
• gaga
• hopped-up
• longing
• athirst
• ambitious
• craving
• restless
• covetous
• breathless
• pining
• inclined
• hankering
• restive
• disposed
• amenable
• hung up
• appetent
• game
• unreluctant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferent
• apathetic
• unenthusiastic
• uninterested
• unconcerned
• disinterested
• casual
• nonchalant
• detached
• incurious
• aloof
• reluctant
• hesitant
• insouciant
• unwilling
• impassive
• uneager
• lukewarm
• stolid
• loath
• lackadaisical
• averse
• halfhearted
• languid
• spiritless
• languorous
• disinclined

excited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of excite

1

as in thrilled

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrilled
• delighted
• electrified
• inspired
• intrigued
• exhilarated
• intoxicated
• galvanized
• turned on
• enchanted
• titillated
• aroused
• stimulated
• charged
• interested
• provoked
• riveted
• pumped up
• mesmerized
• captivated
• incited
• charmed
• enthralled
• hypnotized
• bewitched
• spellbound
• tantalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tired
• bored
• wearied
• discouraged
• jaded
• disheartened
• dejected
• demoralized
• palled
• dispirited

2

as in encouraged

to rouse to strong feeling or action

televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• encouraged
• provoked
• stimulated
• inspired
• aroused
• motivated
• stirred
• moved
• sparked
• impassioned
• piqued
• incited
• induced
• fired (up)
• instigated
• revved (up)
• drove
• motived
• triggered
• energized
• angered
• bothered
• ignited
• enraged
• activated
• upset
• annoyed
• built a fire under
• animated
• vitalized
• set off
• kindled
• inflamed
• galvanized
• irritated
• teased
• keyed (up)
• quickened
• fanned
• exasperated
• whipped (up)
• got
• taunted
• maddened
• pumped up
• aggravated
• vexed
• abetted
• jeered
• fermented
• fomented
• raised
• galled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• pacified
• tranquilized
• mollified
• placated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excited

Adjective

Here’s a look at five other arms Chicago is excited to get its hands on. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 July 2026

In 2015, an excited fan ambushed Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine during a concert at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Verb

The Lost Legends series shows that the fundamentals of the franchise are in perfect shape and fans can still be excited by new content. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

The chemistry was there, the ideas were fresh, and we got excited again. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026