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单词 excitabilities
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excitable

adjective

ex·​cit·​able ik-ˈsī-tə-bəl How to pronounce excitable (audio)
1
: capable of being readily roused into action or a state of excitement or irritability
2
: capable of being activated by and reacting to stimuli
excitable cells
excitability
ik-ˌsī-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce excitable (audio)
noun
excitableness
ik-ˈsī-tə-bəl-nəs How to pronounce excitable (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • fiddle-footed
  • flighty
  • fluttery
  • high-strung
  • hyper
  • hyperactive
  • hyperexcitable
  • hyperkinetic
  • jittery
  • jumpy
  • nervous
  • skittery
  • skittish
  • spasmodic
  • spooky
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Example Sentences

an excitable child who needs a stable home life
Recent Examples on the Web Throughout much of her reign she was overshadowed by more excitable – and exciting – members of the royal family. Shafi Musaddique, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2022 If your dog likes to take a running start before jumping into their bed (as some excitable dogs do!), this bed also has non-slip material on the bottom to keep it in place. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 Gbemisola Ikumelo is Max’s excitable married pal and wannabe comic book writer, Clance. Diane Garrett, Variety, 14 Aug. 2022 In the courtroom that day, David Schoen, a small, excitable man who is one of Bannon’s defense attorneys, made a fuss over a witness called by the government–Kristin Amerling, deputy staff director and chief counsel to the January 6th Committee. Adele M. Stan, The New Republic, 21 July 2022 Ryujin’s calm energy is a contrast to Yuna’s excitable charm, and when the shy Chaeryeong speaks, the others silently encourage her and help her out. Tanu I. Raj, Billboard, 15 July 2022 HallyuPopFest also hopes local businesses in town for the festival can also network to find ways to connect their brands to the influential world of K-pop stars whose excitable fanbases can reach millions in impressions and activations. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 6 July 2022 Morrison was one of the most excitable members of the panel, making his grand entrance onto the stage with a traditional Māori haka and receiving a standing ovation from the audience. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 28 May 2022 One little girl sits in the grass and hugs Miriam, an excitable, floppy eared princess who loves to be cuddled. Alaa Elassar, CNN, 30 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1609, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

excitable

adjective

ex·​cit·​able ik-ˈsī-tə-bəl How to pronounce excitable (audio)
: easily excited

Medical Definition

excitable

adjective

ex·​cit·​able ik-ˈsīt-ə-bəl How to pronounce excitable (audio)
of living tissue or an organism
: capable of being activated by and reacting to stimuli : exhibiting irritability
the biochemistry of excitable membranes Science

excitabilities

noun

plural of excitability
as in anxieties

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • anxieties
  • disquiets
  • perturbations
  • discomposures
  • nervous breakdowns
  • agitations
  • alarms
  • apprehensions
  • frazzles
  • crack-ups
  • alarums
  • tailspins
  • basket cases
  • breakdowns
  • disturbances
  • meltdowns
  • freak-outs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • serenities
  • tranquilities
  • tranquillities
  • self-possessions
  • imperturbabilities
  • placidities
  • aplombs
  • composures
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