OVEREXCITED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

overexcited

adjective

Definition of overexcited

as in excited

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Recent Examples of overexcited High-profile figures, from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have suggested in recent months that investors have become overexcited about AI, as companies bet big on the technology with multibillion-dollar investments. — Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025 Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 If the offense continues to be electric, the fans might get overexcited. — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025 Last Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told reporters at a private dinner that investors are overexcited about AI models. — ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overexcited

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexcited

Adjective

Jihyo heard Shenseea on the demo for the song and was excited to contribute her voice alongside hers.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Down the road, Zufferey is excited about using this kind of robot for a range of applications, including monitoring harmful algal blooms, fish stocks, and coastal erosion.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 9 July 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Be mindful of rushing, multitasking and skipping basic routines when your day becomes hectic.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
But the Idaho cyclist heads into this year’s tour as a wild card and a popular dark horse pick after a hectic start to the 2026 season.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 June 2026

Definition of hectic

Adjective

To the delight of a frenzied audience just hours after his home country of England won its quarterfinal match over Norway in the World Cup, Liverpool’s Paddy Pimblett (24-4-0) made quick work of Benoit Saint Denis (17-4-0) with a first-round TKO.

— W.G. Ramirez, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Following that match played in front of 80,000 fans in a frenzied atmosphere in Mexico City, Jimenez will now return to club duties in the second tier of English football with Wolves.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of frenzied

Adjective

The atmosphere is calm rather than feverish, although Mikel Oyarzabal's chance after eight minutes briefly raises the anxiety levels.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 July 2026
There’s nothing new or fancy in Hell House LLC, which makes its feverish grip on the audience even more admirable.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of feverish

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