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, initially excited, began to think more closely about the decision.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

While excited that Burnham could be PM she has mixed emotions at the prospect and said it will be "hard" seeing him come under increased media focus.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

“I’m excited about the progress we’re seeing,” says Angela Antonelli, executive director of the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

The resulting material exhibited strong luminescence, long-lived excited states, and highly effective energy transfer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

The smell excited the dogs and they began to run faster, although continuing down the trail; I turned to look back from the sled and saw why the doe was frightened.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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