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
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2
as in eager
showing urgent desire or interest
everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort
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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
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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
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an excited state
an excited voice
an excited crowd
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Recent Examples of excited
Ken Fisher, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
That’s because investors typically grow excited into new iPhone releases.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.
—Forrester, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Are Ars readers excited to read more about 3D printing or drones?
—Ken Fisher, ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
That’s because investors typically grow excited into new iPhone releases.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Verb
Maplewood, Minnesota, Dayton, Ohio, there’s just places across the country where there are going to be hundreds of readers excited about a book release at midnight.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.
—Forrester, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for excited
Adjective
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Published in 2019, the book follows a woman named Lillian who becomes the caretaker of her old friend Madison's twin stepchildren — who spontaneously ignite in flames when agitated.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Ernst faced a number of agitated constituents at a town hall on Friday who expressed concerns that Republican cuts to Medicaid in the bill that would fund Trump's legislative agenda.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Lively Feud: Lively Shares ‘Gratitude’ On Instagram After Baldoni’s Lawsuit Is Dismissed Globally, employees are eager to learn.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Dallas phone company had taken a blood-bath in its four-year foray into entertainment and was eager to exit.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
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Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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The party has dismissed the raucous town halls in conservative districts as the work of liberal activist groups, which have encouraged people to flood public forums in an attempt to highlight frustrations with the administration.—
Riley Beggin,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Before the Democratic National Convention in 1912, McCombs encouraged prominent journalists and editors to write articles supportive of Wilson's nomination.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In a dramatic and unprecedented move Tuesday, the Florida Board of Governors voted 10–6 to reject Santa J. Ono’s nomination as the University of Florida’s next president in a heated session that more closely resembled a Senate confirmation hearing than the typical rubber-stamp vote.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Nine maps were submitted by citizens, Precinct 2 Commissioner Alisa Simmons said during heated debate at Tuesday’s meeting.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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On Tires, Gerben plays Will, the anxious and unqualified son of the auto-repair chain's owner.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 June 2025
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As a result, children can become frustrated and anxious when trying to learn math.—
Jennifer Pierce,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The incident was caught on video, making waves online and on local TV news, and provoked an outcry from fellow residents.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2025
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His 1954 run for governor in Connecticut provoked questions about whether the state was ready for a Jewish governor.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Lynx suffered a shocking upset against the surging Seattle Storm, who are out to prove themselves as one of the top teams.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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During the interview, Alford also acknowledged that he'd been upset with Talley, complaining that both his roommates treated him like a child instead of a man.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
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“Excited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excited. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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