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- Dictionaryexcited/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪd/
adjective
- 1. very enthusiastic and eager: "they were excited about the prospect" Similar Opposite
- 2. of or in an energy state higher than the normal or ground state: "the excited atom returns to its former energy state and emits light or other radiation"
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EXCITED definition: 1. feeling very happy and enthusiastic: 2. to not be especially good: 3. (of an atom, etc.) in a…. Learn more.
: having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement. I noticed that John's manner was somewhat unusual. He seemed very excited and restless. Agatha Christie. The children were too excited to sleep.
Meaning more than just "wildly happy," excited describes all sorts of excessive emotions (and not always the good ones). If you're excited you might be agitated, nervous, anxious, or worked up about something.
If you are excited, you are very worried or angry about something, and so you are very alert and cannot relax. Excited voices were shouting that the road was blocked by soldiers. Larry rose excitedly to the edge of his seat, shook a fist at us and spat. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
1. emotionally aroused, esp to pleasure or agitation. 2. characterized by excitement: an excited dance. 3. sexually aroused. 4. (General Physics) (of an atom, molecule, etc) occupying an energy level above the ground state. exˈcitedly adv. exˈcitedness n.
stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group. Synonyms: impassioned, perturbed, stormy, ruffled. stimulated to activity; brisk: an excited buying and selling of stocks. Synonyms: enthusiastic, active, eager.
feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm. Staff got excited when they heard they were getting a bonus. excited about something I am really excited about the opportunity to work with her. excited about doing something The children were excited about opening their presents. excited at something I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad.
excited meaning, definition, what is excited: happy, interested, or hopeful because so...: Learn more.
feeling very happy and enthusiastic: happy, excited faces. The children are getting really excited about the party. Fewer examples. I'm very excited at the prospect of seeing her again. I was so excited last night - I didn't sleep at all. I'm so excited that we won. I was so excited to see him again. They were talking in excited voices. excitedly.
excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm: The kids were excited about their vacation plans. ecstatic very happy, excited, and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm: Sally was ecstatic about her new job.
