excited
adjective
ex·cit·ed
ik-ˈsī-təd 
ek-
: having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement
I noticed that John's manner was somewhat unusual. He seemed very excited and restless.—
Agatha Christie
Agatha ChristieThe children were too excited to sleep.
… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.—Michael Kinsley
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Examples of excited in a Sentence
excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report
everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort
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Ludacris is as excited as Fast & Furious fans are to find out details on the franchise's final film.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
His oldest son, also named Vinnie, who turns 4 Sunday, was so excited Dad was coming home.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
However, fishermen need not get excited, for these lakes contain very little fish life except carp.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
And although a move wasn’t made Thursday, Weltman is excited about the next stage of roster construction.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
His oldest son, also named Vinnie, who turns 4 Sunday, was so excited Dad was coming home.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
However, fishermen need not get excited, for these lakes contain very little fish life except carp.
—Kay Johnson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
And although a move wasn’t made Thursday, Weltman is excited about the next stage of roster construction.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Excited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excited. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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