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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“Lots to do together. Excited to be joining forces with @SpaceX to build useful AI,” Truell wrote on X.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Excited to share my findings with my sister-in-law, a fellow woman in STEM, I anticipated an enthusiastic discussion about microbiome science.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2025

BBC Radio Tees reporter Louise Hobson said: "Excited cheers erupted from the crowds as King Charles and Queen Camilla emerged on the steps of the town hall."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Excited, heart racing, I anticipated he’d continue the conversation.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2024

Excited, I rushed about and gathered my ragged clothes.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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