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

But the Devils are a bit of a mess thanks to injuries, which makes this matchup hard to get too excited over. —Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey. —Ronny Maye, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025

Julianne being available and excited, wanting to come and play in the sandbox; James, similarly. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025

For now, however, the trio are mostly excited to get people to Boulder to see for themselves. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing excited

• excited state
• hyper-excited
• self-excited

Rhymes for excited

• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• delighted
• farsighted
• highlighted
• ignited
• incited
• indicted
• invited
• nearsighted
• recited

Kids Definition

excited

adjective

: having or showing strong feeling

excited about the trip

excitedly adverb