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

Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however. —Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024

And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive. —CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024

Dozens of armed men wearing military-style fatigues joined in the celebrations, some letting excited little boys pose with their Kalashnikovs, the children flashing bright smiles and victory signs into the cameras. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024

Cash, who lives in New York with her husband and music collaborator, John Leventhal was also excited to see some of the close friends and fellow musicians who were such an important part of her career join her for a special event marking the exhibit’s opening. —Pam Windsor, Forbes, 13 Dec. 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