excited

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adjective

ex·​cit·​ed ik-ˈsī-təd How to pronounce excited (audio)
ek-
Synonyms of excited
: 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
The children were too excited to sleep.
… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.—Michael Kinsley
excitedly
ik-ˈsī-təd-lē How to pronounce excited (audio)
ek-
adverb
talking excitedly

excited

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past tense and past participle of excite

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Adjective 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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Investors are excited about technologies like mRNA and genomics, along with a steady stream of new drug approvals. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 As the days get colder and shorter, one thing to get excited about is that sparkle season is upon us. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 We are excited by the prospect of evolving the Festival beyond what people have come to expect. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 That kind of pinch-hitting meant there was no marketing or publicity to get audiences excited about the show, but viewers started tuning in anyway. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excited

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First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of excited was in 1855

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excited

adjective
: having or showing strong feeling
excited about the trip
excitedly adverb
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