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
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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