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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The 27-year-old was visibly excited after receiving the news in Atlanta.
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Yellowstone fans will be excited to see a cameo from Sheridan, who stars as deputy chief David Hale in the first three seasons.
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Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Trout’s sons – ages 5 and 2 – were excited to get the news, via FaceTime, that their dad would be going to this month’s All-Star Game.
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Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 July 2026
The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
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Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2026
Yellowstone fans will be excited to see a cameo from Sheridan, who stars as deputy chief David Hale in the first three seasons.
—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
Trout’s sons – ages 5 and 2 – were excited to get the news, via FaceTime, that their dad would be going to this month’s All-Star Game.
—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
5 July 2026
The 21-year-old was nervous and excited putting on the Lakers’ gold jersey Friday at Chase Center.
—
Los Angeles Times,
4 July 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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