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 Tigers had their moments, holding leads both early and late — and fans were certainly excited throughout.
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Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
Williams is excited to try something new and to form a strong connection with someone.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
The journal was a useful tool for getting organized for, and excited about, a party.
—Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
In 2020, restaurateur and real estate developer Derek Fleming was excited.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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