excited
adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
- feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm
- Staff got excited when they heard they were getting a bonus.
- excited about something I am really excited about the opportunity to work with her.
- excited about doing something The children were excited about opening their presents.
- excited at something I'm really excited at the prospect of working abroad.
- excited at doing something She was very excited at becoming a great aunt.
- excited by something Don't get too excited by the sight of your name in print.
- excited for somebody I'm so excited for you!
- excited for something I woke up bright and early, excited for the day ahead.
- excited to do something He was very excited to be asked to play for Wales.
- excited (that)… He is very excited that he will get to meet his idol.
- The new restaurant is nothing to get excited about (= not particularly good).
- An excited crowd of people gathered around her.
Synonyms excitedexcited- ecstatic
- elated
- euphoric
- rapturous
- exhilarated
- excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:
- The kids were excited about the holiday.
- ecstatic very happy, excited and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm:
- Sally was ecstatic about her new job.
- elated happy and excited because of something good that has happened or will happen:
- I was elated with the thrill of success.
- euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:
- My euphoric mood could not last.
- rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:
- He was greeted with rapturous applause.
- exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:
- She felt exhilarated with the speed.
- to feel excited/elated/euphoric/exhilarated
- to be excited/ecstatic/elated/euphoric at something
- to be excited/ecstatic/elated about something
- to be excited/elated/exhilarated by something
- to be ecstatic/elated/exhilarated with something
Extra Examples- The buzz of excited chatter was quite deafening.
- Maura tried not to look overly excited.
- He was puzzled but strangely excited by the commotion.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- about
- at
- by
- …
- nervous or upset and unable to relax
- Some horses become excited when they're in traffic.
- feeling sexual desireOxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- about
- at
- by
- …
synonym aroused