OVEREXCITED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

overexcited

adjective

Definition of overexcited

as in excited

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

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

The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Mauricio Umansky, Richards' estranged husband, is just as excited for the family's new addition.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Of course, Zola was hyperactive in his own way.

— Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
And while Every Single Muscle may not be a concept album, its focus on the human body is intense and consistent to support a hyperactive number of songs and styles packed together.

— Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026

Definition of hyperactive

Adjective

Thyroid dysfunction — whether overactive or underactive — also disrupts the hair growth cycle.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Long-term use of medications like prednisone and conditions like overactive thyroid also raise risk in ways worth flagging with a doctor.

— Allison Palmer Updated June 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

Definition of overactive

Adjective

People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

Definition of agitated

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

The Americans, playing in front of a frenzied crowed on home soil in the San Francisco Bay Area, were down a man and nursing a 1-0 lead.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 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
The argument grew feverish; Tejas picked up his folding chair and flung it, legs first, across the driveway, onto Hema Rao's lawn.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Definition of feverish

Browse Nearby Words

overevaluations

overexcited

overexert

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Overexcited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexcited. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of overexcited

adjective

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on overexcited

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

xeric

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes