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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In announcing the move Tuesday, Karpathy wrote on X External link, “I am very excited to join the team here and get back to R&D.”

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

"She's a bit of an artist on the tennis court. You are always excited to watch her play," says the Serb, who has previously worked with 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Astera Labs excited investors in a big way on Tuesday as management talked up its opportunity in the red-hot optical arena and offered more visibility into the timeline for a key networking switch.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

We’re excited to honor David Lynch, whose final resting place is close to where we screen the films.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Dad’s face looked just about as excited as it looked when he was watching baseball.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold

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