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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“It’s so happy over there,” she says, clearly excited by its growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Polling finds Americans are more anxious than excited about these developments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“We couldn’t be more excited for Fox Sports to present the single biggest sporting event in history taking place in our own backyard,” Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks said last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"We look forward to welcoming any New Yorker who is excited for the Knicks to have that chance to win that championship," the mayor added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“All right,” I’d decided to say, not seeming too excited, but not leaving any room for confusion about my commitment, either.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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