GEEKED Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

geeked

adjective

ˈgēkt

Definition of geeked

slang

as in excited

showing urgent desire or interest she's really geeked to see the exhibit featuring the latest in home electronics

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Recent Examples of geeked Ultimately, though, experts don't know why animals in the wild got drunk or geeked-out. — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 1 Mar. 2023 Likewise, Bialik is absolutely geeked about the Israeli military, donating armor to the Israeli Defense Forces in 2014. — Vulture, 14 July 2022 Although fans are geeked to see their favorite childhood literacy advocate take centerstage, many are rooting for Burton to become the permanent host following his set during the last two weeks of July. — Mia Uzzell, Essence, 22 Apr. 2021 Now, Lions interim coach Darrell Bevell gets his first shot as an NFL head coach and is geeked about it. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2020

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Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
An excited crowd cheered and waved homemade signs supporting Pancake.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Leaders must cultivate a learning culture, addressing concerns and leveraging enthusiastic early adopters to introduce visible, low-risk AI applications.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
As for the wisdom of shepherding the Sun out of Connecticut, the traditionally enthusiastic market for women’s basketball, to Houston, where a championship franchise failed to take hold in the league’s early days, well, time will tell.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

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Now, the 34-year-old utilityman is grateful to be back and eager to build on his four-for-four start over two games.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
As the Steam Deck slowly marches toward its fifth birthday next February, owners are likely eager for a way to extend its life rather than investing in expensive high-end competition.

— Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of eager

Adjective

Kids who, like him, are growing up afraid and anxious because of domestic violence at home, and who need what Torre didn’t have — somewhere safe to go to for help.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
In June, a group of anxious European policy researchers issued Europe 2031, a scenario in which civilization between the Urals and the Atlantic ends up at least functionally extinct.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026

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