overexcited
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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They’re not getting overexcited about a couple of wins in the group stage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Asia White defines herself as an “idea person” — someone with an expansive imagination and a tendency to get overexcited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2024
Cynical supporters might not be getting overexcited just yet, but signs are pointing to a new dawn for Everton.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2024
“No, sir. Ah, I would say, sir, judging from what 1 heard, that General Hill thinks that, ah, Pettigrew is not a professional and tends to be overexcited and perhaps to exaggerate a bit.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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