Definitions

excited

[ik-sahy-tid] / ɪkˈsaɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

inspired; upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated annoyed delighted disturbed eager enthusiastic hysterical nervous passionate thrilled

STRONG

animated aroused awakened charged discomposed disconcerted inflamed moved piqued provoked roused ruffled stimulated stirred wired

WEAK

aflame beside oneself feverish fired up frantic high hot hot and bothered hyperactive in a tizzy juiced up jumpy on edge on fire overwrought steamed up wild worked-up zipped up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm disinterested indifferent unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

bored composed easygoing laid-back unenthused uninspired

Example Sentences

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His goal with these novelties was to both educate visitors about scientific principles and get children excited about the subject, which can get flattened in the traditional school system.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

More excited about shows than shrubs, Langley dropped out and moved to Nashville in the summer of 2019.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"I'm extremely excited about the European Championships and have started practising non-stop."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

"No other vehicle can do this. We're excited to bring FSD Supervised to more European countries soon."

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

“And you! I’ve been reading about you, the splash you’re making in The Thief of Bagdad. The wife and I are quite excited to see it when it starts showing here in LA.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

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