Meaning & Definition of word "Excited"
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Excited
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
verb:
- 1. past tense of excite, meaning to have caused someone to feel enthusiasm or eagerness
- Example: The announcement excited the crowd, leading to loud cheers and applause.
adjective:
- 1. having or showing a strong feeling of enthusiasm and eagerness
- Example: She was excited to start her new job and meet her colleagues.
- 2. marked by a state of heightened emotion or activity
- Example: The children were excited during the holiday season, eagerly counting down the days until Christmas.
- 3. physically and mentally stimulated
- Example: 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
Related Words
enthusiasm:
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
agitated:
feeling or appearing troubled or nervous
animated:
full of life or excitement
Slang Meanings of excited
Meaning: hyped
Example Sentence: I'm so hyped for the concert this weekend!
Meaning: stoked
Example Sentence: I'm totally stoked about the game tonight!