excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

verb

  1. 1

    To stir the emotions of.

    The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.
  2. 2

    To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.

    Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.
  3. 3

    To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.

    By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.
  4. 4

    To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.

    to excite a dynamo

Antonyms

adjective

  1. 1

    Having great enthusiasm.

    He was very excited about his promotion.
  2. 2

    Being in a state of higher energy.

    The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.
  3. 3

    Having an erection; erect.

  4. 4

    Sexually aroused.

Synonyms

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