excited 1 of 2

adjective

ik-ˈsī-təd How to pronounce excited (audio)
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1
as in agitated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report

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2
as in eager
showing urgent desire or interest everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort

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excited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of excite
1
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

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2
as in encouraged
to rouse to strong feeling or action televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

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Recent Examples of excited
Adjective
Mauricio Umansky, Richards' estranged husband, is just as excited for the family's new addition. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 One hyperscaler Jim is very excited about is Meta , which Bloomberg reported is building out a new cloud business to sell excess computing power. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Verb
Still to mention 2026 in the same breath as 2023 should get South Florida sports fans excited. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Cooper, who had not watched Power, couldn’t grasp the enormity of the casting at the time, but was excited by the challenge of building Jarita’s origin story. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for excited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excited
  1. agitated
  2. eager
  3. thrilled
  4. encouraged
  5. heated
  6. enthusiastic
  7. provoked
  8. upset
Adjective
  • People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 July 2026
  • However, first base umpire Todd Tichenor tossed the agitated second baseman after Chisholm spiked his helmet toward home plate.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
Definition of agitated
Adjective
  • Brown, though, is in the prime of his career and no doubt eager to prove the Celtics wrong for trading him after a decade in Boston.
    — Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Up in arms about the way the government has been controlling the food supply, the common folk are eager to test their newfound democratic power.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of eager
Verb
  • Guests visiting Hernandez's house are also thrilled to see the miniature bedroom.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • We are inspired by Taylor and Travis' commitment to giving back and thrilled to welcome them into our New York Cares family.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of thrilled
Verb
  • Customers are encouraged to check online to confirm hours for their nearest store.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Businesses can also partner with the nonprofit, while current and retired officers in need are encouraged to reach out directly for help.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of encouraged
Adjective
  • Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • The living room has hardwood floors and beamed ceilings; the kitchen includes a peninsula and a sitting area that opens to a balcony; and the primary suite features a bath with heated floors.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 30 June 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • China, the world's top crude importer, has not been particularly enthusiastic about purchasing Iranian oil, despite traditionally being the main buyer of the country's energy.
    — Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • None of these kids sits at the top of the Australian rankings, but behind them is a team of enthusiastic parents who formed a non-profit – Red Dirt Australian Rodeo – to raise money for the trip.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of enthusiastic
Verb
  • Montgomery’s death provoked an outpouring of heartfelt support.
    — Sarah M.S. Pearsall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
  • What the 1998 demolition unexpectedly uncovered roiled Miami and provoked a worldwide outcry — a mysterious set of 24 holes carved into the limestone bedrock in a perfect circle, 38 feet in diameter.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of provoked
Adjective
  • Play was held up after some upset fans threw things onto the field after the controversial offside call.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • Usually, when the USMNT enters the knockout stage in the World Cup, they’re considered the underdogs, hoping to be scrappy to force an upset.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
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