excited

ex-cit-ed · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Feeling or showing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

  2. 2.

    In a state of increased energy or activity.

  3. 3.

    (Of a nerve or muscle) Stimulated into activity.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    get excited — to become enthusiastic
  • •
    excited about — feeling enthusiasm regarding something
  • •
    overly excited — too enthusiastic

Related words

Antonyms: bored, calm, indifferent, uninterested
See also: excite, excitement, exciting, thrilled
Synonyms: animated, eager, elated, enthusiastic, thrilled

Etymology

From Latin "excitare" (to rouse, call forth), from "ex-" (out) + "citare" (to summon, set in motion). The adjectival form developed in English in the 17th century.