Meaning & Definition
verb
past tense of excite, meaning to have caused someone to feel enthusiasm or eagerness
The announcement excited the crowd, leading to loud cheers and applause.
adjective
having or showing a strong feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness
She was excited to start her new job and meet her colleagues.
marked by a state of heightened emotion or activity
The children were excited during the holiday season, eagerly counting down the days until Christmas.
physically and mentally stimulated
He felt excited after receiving the news of his promotion.
Etymology
From Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to rouse, to stir up'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
excited about:
feeling enthusiasm for something
get excited:
to become enthusiastic or eager
excited state:
a condition of a system in which it has higher energy than its ground state
Slang Meanings
hyped
I'm so hyped for the concert this weekend!
stoked
I'm totally stoked about the game tonight!