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

The parade began with members from the Kansas City Fire Department riding on top of a fire engine with horns and sirens blaring to the excited cheers of children lining the streets along the route. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024

Jean Smart is just as excited for season 4 of Hacks as every fan. —Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024

The rotating serves a mechanical purpose — just not one anyone can get particularly excited about. —Victoria Song, The Verge, 31 May 2024

Reis was excited to see the Chats, who came all the way from Australia. —Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 31 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