Definitions

excited

[ik-sahy-tid] / ɪkˈsaɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

inspired; upset

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitated annoyed delighted disturbed eager enthusiastic hysterical nervous passionate thrilled

STRONG

animated aroused awakened charged discomposed disconcerted inflamed moved piqued provoked roused ruffled stimulated stirred wired

WEAK

aflame beside oneself feverish fired up frantic high hot hot and bothered hyperactive in a tizzy juiced up jumpy on edge on fire overwrought steamed up wild worked-up zipped up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic calm disinterested indifferent unenthusiastic unexcited

WEAK

bored composed easygoing laid-back unenthused uninspired

Example Sentences

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Investors were initially excited when Arm Holdings said it had twice the demand for its new chip venture as it had just a couple months ago.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Luba arrived on the show in 2018, and said it was now "time for me to follow my dreams beyond the show, and I'm excited for what the future holds".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Earnings are growing, but investors aren’t that excited by garbage these days.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In the comments section of Leavitt’s Instagram video announcing her departure, Paul wrote, “You will be missed. Chase those dreams my girl. I’m excited to see your next chapter.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“It’s getting steeper, wouldn’t you say?” asked Duane, excited at this new challenge.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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