Excited

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/

Excited (adjective)

  1. feeling very happy and eager about something
  2. feeling nervous energy, often before something important happens
  3. having atoms or molecules that have absorbed energy

Examples

  • She was excited about the upcoming trip.
  • The children were excited to see the fireworks.

Common collocations: excited about, excited to see, excited before, excited and nervous, excited by

Synonyms of Excited

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Excited

  • — describing a lack of excitement
  • — describing a lack of interest or enthusiasm