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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In a video posted on Instagram, Turner said she was "so excited and so terrified at the same time" to be taking part in the show.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Clemetson said he was excited about Primm’s future under Terrible’s and chalked up its bankruptcy in 2010 to the Great Recession.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

What I’m most excited about for the opener is finally seeing a game at the legendary Azteca Stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The 2026 men's World Cup kicks off this week across the US, Mexico and Canada, with excited football fans preparing to cheer on England and Scotland.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He didn’t seem to be the least bit excited about the ponies.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

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