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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Adjective

But the person most excited to play catch with his father, Ron, was Twins manager Derek Shelton, who wasn’t sure his arm would be capable after throwing Buxton batting practice Monday.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Even still, the filmmaker is excited to let Edinburgh audiences begin probing this surprisingly affecting piece on loss and extraterrestrial life.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Her relationship with her boyfriend Ben (who happens to be an avid outdoorsman) has led her to believe certain things about herself, and has shaped her inner voice.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
That gift was personal, not a Ballmer Group grant, as Connie is an avid NPR listener.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of avid

Adjective

Unlike many residents, some, like Hawkins, were eager to learn about the project.

— Julia Avant, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
And while plenty of colleagues and acquaintances were all too eager to speak about those topics anonymously, almost nobody wanted their names attached.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of eager

Adjective

Fortunately for the anxious among us, and less fortunately for those still loyal to the dying rituals of interpersonal correspondence, Cynthia has recently moved to online reservations.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Yet even the president’s die-hard supporters are becoming more anxious about the costs associated with the war.

— Zac Anderson, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

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