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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"We never envisaged it would grow into anything like this. I'm excited."

From BBC

"As long as you're hitting the ball well and playing good cricket, it's about physically fit, mentally ready and excited."

From Barron's

I was excited to see so many voices, new and familiar, dominate the 2024 nonfiction releases, showing that Latinas have played important roles in the Southern California story and deserve far more recognition.

From Los Angeles Times

Consumers are excited about each Cava store opening, and the company is opening restaurants quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal

So when she sent a saliva sample to 23andMe in her 20s and got a match with a Brown, she was excited.

From The Wall Street Journal

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