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excitable

[ik-sahy-tuh-buhl] / ɪkˈsaɪ tə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
easily upset or inspired
Synonyms
STRONGEST
demonstrative fidgety fiery high-strung hysterical impulsive restless skittish temperamental
WEAK
agitable alarmable edgy emotional enthusiastic fierce galvanic hasty hot-headed hot-tempered impatient impetuous inflammable intolerant irascible mercurial moody nervous neurotic overzealous passionate peevish quick quick-tempered rash reckless sensitive short-fused susceptible testy touchy uncontrolled uneasy vehement violent volatile volcanic
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm cold cool laid-back
WEAK
easy easygoing insensitive passive unexcitable uninspired

Example Sentences

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The fine arts have long struggled with a so-called graying audience, and have moved mountains to innovate in ways that keep the genres fresh in order to attract younger, excitable crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

The excitable spark Ahmed and Jacks provided has been lost by England at some point over recent months.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

After a year at the centre receiving ongoing treatment, Edouard recounted the horrors of his experience with a shy smile and a lively, excitable gaze.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

It’s a place where he’s vulnerable and it’s a place where he’s excitable and it’s a place where he’s following who he is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

They were excitable, some suffering from post- traumatic stress disorder.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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