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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"This is likely to be one of the largest we've ever delivered and one of the largest events to come to the island of Ireland so we couldn't be more excited."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m very excited about the executive order, and I think it will have really positive outcomes for all of us,” DeSantis said.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Using this system, the researchers were able to track ultrafast activity such as plasma forming in water after a femtosecond laser pulse and the behavior of excited charge carriers in ZnSe.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

“And then Erica Wheeler is just a winner, and she’s going to bring some toughness and leadership there. So I think with those three at the one-two spot, we’re super excited about that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

When was the last time he’d felt excited?

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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