excited
adjective
ex·cit·ed
ik-ˈsī-təd 
ek-
: 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
Agatha ChristieThe children were too excited to sleep.
… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.—Michael Kinsley
Michael KinsleyExamples of excited in a Sentence
excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report
everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort
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Medora Lee, USA Today, 8 June 2025
That had Vidovic excited about placing this team at the top of the state’s history list.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
San Francisco Giants fans were rightfully excited about the news this week of Bryce Eldridge’s promotion to Triple-A, elevating the club’s towering, power-hitting first base prospect within one step of the big leagues — and driving distance for most diehards.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
While passed plates, remarks and cocktails awaited inside, Keough was most excited about all the conversations that awaited her throughout the festival.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for excited
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“Excited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excited. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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