excited

adjective

ex·​cit·​ed ik-ˈsī-təd 

ek-

: having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement

I noticed that John's manner was somewhat unusual. He seemed very excited and restless.

—Agatha Christie

The children were too excited to sleep.

… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.

—Michael Kinsley

excitedly

ik-ˈsī-təd-lē 

ek-

adverb

talking excitedly

Synonyms

• agitated
• feverish
• frenzied
• heated
• hectic
• hyperactive
• overactive
• overwrought

Examples of excited in a Sentence

excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report

everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort

Recent Examples on the Web

After graduation this May, Owes is excited about starting off her legal career in New York City as a tax attorney for a firm. —Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 8 May 2024

People in the yellow zone are starting to feel their emotions get stronger and their energy levels increase; feeling stressed, excited, frustrated or silly typically fits in this zone. —Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing excited

• excited state
• hyper-excited
• self-excited

Kids Definition

excited

adjective

: having or showing strong feeling

excited about the trip

excitedly adverb