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- Dictionaryex·cit·ed/ikˈsīdəd/
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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The meaning of EXCITED is having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement. How to use excited in a sentence.
EXCITED definition: 1. feeling very happy and enthusiastic: 2. to not be especially good: 3. (of an atom, etc.) in a…. Learn more.
Synonyms for EXCITED: agitated, heated, upset, hectic, troubled, anxious, nervous, frenzied; Antonyms of EXCITED: collected, cool, composed, calm, undisturbed, unperturbed, serene, tranquil.
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.
Excited definition: stirred emotionally; agitated. See examples of EXCITED used in a sentence.
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.
Definition of excited adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and 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.
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.
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.
