adjective
excited
Feeling eager enthusiasm or strong emotion.
The children are excited about their first trip to the zoo.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to rouse or stir up. Excited describes the resulting emotional state, in which enthusiasm or another strong feeling has been awakened.
More examples
- I'm excited to start my new job.
- She's excited by the possibilities this discovery opens up.
- His excited voice makes everyone turn toward the door.
Forms
excited · more excited · most excited
excitement noun — A feeling of eager enthusiasm or anticipation.
exciting adjective — Causing eager enthusiasm or strong emotion.
Similar words
- eager
- Emphasizes wanting something to happen or wanting to act.
- enthusiastic
- Emphasizes strong interest or approval rather than emotional intensity.
- thrilled
- Expresses especially intense pleasure, often in response to good news.