excitable
Americanadjective
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easily excited.
Prima donnas had the reputation of being excitable and temperamental.
- Synonyms:
- fiery, passionate, emotional
- Antonyms:
- placid
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capable of being excited.
adjective
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easily excited; volatile
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(esp of a nerve) ready to respond to a stimulus
Other Word Forms
- excitability noun
- excitableness noun
- excitably adverb
- nonexcitable adjective
- nonexcitableness noun
- nonexcitably adverb
- unexcitable adjective
- unexcitablely adverb
Etymology
Origin of excitable
From the Late Latin word excitābilis, dating back to 1600–10. See excite, -able
Example Sentences
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Their excitable human creators are making big promises but I wanted to see how realistic the idea of a robot housekeeper really is.
From BBC
After a year at the centre receiving ongoing treatment, Edouard recounted the horrors of his experience with a shy smile and a lively, excitable gaze.
From Barron's
From there, the players continued to exchange opportunities and maintained their high quality - despite the stakes and excitable crowd - as the score continued to rise.
From BBC
It’s a place where he’s vulnerable and it’s a place where he’s excitable and it’s a place where he’s following who he is.
Earlier that evening, Special Constable David Smith said Harry had seemed excitable and "physically bounced" up to him for a friendly chat before "fist bumping" another reveller nearby.
From BBC
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