ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Excited

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Excited is an adjective meaning Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.

Meaning

Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.

More Meanings

  1. (physics) Being in a state of higher energy.
  2. Having an erection; erect.
  3. Sexually aroused.
  4. simple past and past participle of excite

Example Sentences

He was very excited about his promotion.
When you lick my neck like that, I get really excited, baby!
The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.
Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday / Today i-is Friday, Friday / We-we-we so excited / We so excited / We gonna have a ball today

Synonyms for excited

Depending on context, synonyms include aboil, amped, atwitter, eager, enthused, enthusiastic.

Antonyms for excited

Common opposites include bored, bummed, disappointed, underwhelmed, unexcited.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overexcited, agog, stimulated, thrilled, emotional, agitated.

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