overexcite

[oh-ver-ik-sahyt]

verb (used with object)

overexcited, overexciting 

1. to excite too much.

Other Word Forms

• overexcitable adjective
• overexcitability noun
• overexcitably adverb
• overexcitement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overexcite¹

First recorded in 1815–25; over- + excite

Example Sentences

That’s a description that may overexcite those who associate her with elitism, but also one that is not entirely inaccurate.

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“Now don’t overexcite yourself, Grandpa,” Mrs. Bucket said.

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Ron was very agitated; Madam Pomfrey would not let him go down to watch the match, feeling it would overexcite him.

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“Be excited, but don’t overexcite yourself.”

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Acetylcholine to builds up, causing the nervous system to overexcite, which can cause death.

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