Excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

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.

From Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to rouse, to stir up'.

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

enthusiasm

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

agitated

feeling or appearing troubled or nervous

animated

full of life or excitement

hyped

I'm so hyped for the concert this weekend!

stoked

I'm totally stoked about the game tonight!