overexcited
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overexcited about AI?” he said to a group of reporters in August.
From Barron's • Oct. 8, 2025
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
The lessons of history, plus the unconvincing performances over the present Christmas period, should prevent anyone associated with Villa getting overexcited.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023
Spurred on by hordes of fans overexcited on Bastille Day, Frenchman Quentin Pacher tried to go solo with 16 kilometers left.
From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2023
Snape smirked as Lockhart quickly picked it up, saying, “Whoops — my wand is a little overexcited —” Snape moved closer to Malfoy, bent down, and whispered something in his ear.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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