excited
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Origin of excited
1Other words for excited
| 1 | ruffled, discomposed, stormy, perturbed, impassioned |
| 2 | eager, active, enthusiastic |
Other words from excited
- ex·cit·ed·ly, adverb
- ex·cit·ed·ness, noun
- hy·per·ex·cit·ed, adjective
- su·per·ex·cit·ed, adjective
- un·ex·cit·ed, adjective
Words that may be confused with excited
- excited , exited
Words Nearby excited
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How to use excited in a sentence
I’m excited and looking forward to a new opportunity and I’ve been working extremely hard.
J.J. Watt will be released by Houston Texans at his request | Mark Maske | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostA person who gets excited about a good drink or fun activity.
But, he said he’s more excited this season than he was playing on any of his previous OWL teams.
The OWL’s London Spitfire are hoping to go big by going home | Teddy Amenabar | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostWe’re excited to welcome her back to the Midwest as part of our team.
I'm excited for families and children everywhere to join us on our adventures as we discover, cook, and eat delicious food from all over the world.
Michelle Obama’s ‘Waffles + Mochi,’ a Culinary Kids Show, Will Premiere March 16 on Netflix | Jenny G. Zhang | February 9, 2021 | Eater
Our animators are very excited to be drawing the innards of a human being.
‘Archer’ Creator Adam Reed Spills Season 6 Secrets, From Surreal Plotlines to Life Post-ISIS | Marlow Stern | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThey excite people, and primaries tend to be dominated by voters who are the most excited.
Are you excited, nervous, afraid, all of the above for the new Star Wars films?
Patton Oswalt on Fighting Conservatives With Satire | William O’Connor | January 6, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAs the months passed and she began to cast the film, I became increasingly excited.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’ | Gary May | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTexcited, Shaheen wasted no time and began interviewing surgeons, deciding upon Dr. Curtis Crane in Greenbrae, California.
The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake. | James Joiner | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAt last Aristide fed him desperately, dandled him eventually to sleep, and returned to an excited pillow.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeBlanche sat there with her little excited, yet innocent—too innocent—stare; her eyes followed Mrs. Vivian's.
Confidence | Henry JamesOld Warrender retired to his study in a rather excited frame of mind, excusing himself on the ground of his age.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James Wills"I ask no promise from you," continued the excited and suspicious man, writhing under a sense of his helplessness.
The populace was greatly excited, and a crowded house greeted his appearance.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | Various
British Dictionary definitions for excited
/ (ɪkˈsaɪtɪd) /
emotionally aroused, esp to pleasure or agitation
characterized by excitement: an excited dance
sexually aroused
(of an atom, molecule, etc) occupying an energy level above the ground state
Derived forms of excited
- excitedly, adverb
- excitedness, noun
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