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Excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

📖 Definitions of "Excited"

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"

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 of "Excited"

25 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
wildnounUntamed; not domesticated.
agitatedAngry, annoyed, bothered or worked up.
franticnounIn a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
arousedSexually excited; randy, lustful.
agogIn a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.
deliriousHaving uncontrolled excitement; ecstatic.
thrilledExtremely excited or delighted.
emotionalnounOf or relating to the emotions.
unrestrainedNot subject to physical restraint.
madverb(chiefly US; informal in UK and Ireland) Angry, annoyed.
intoxicatedStupefied by alcohol, drunk.
titillatedfeeling mild pleasurable excitement
aflutterIn a state of tremulous excitement, anticipation or confusion.
nervousEasily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.
feveredAffected by a fever; feverish.
crazynounVery excited or enthusiastic.
stirredset into a usually circular motion in order to mix or blend
reactiveThat reacts or responds to a stimulus.
stimulatedIn a condition or state of stimulation.
thrillfulFull of thrills; exciting.
teasedfeeling mild pleasurable excitement
overexcitedExcessively excited
activatedof e.g. a molecule; made reactive or more reactive
stirred upemotionally aroused
drunknounIntoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

↔️ Antonyms of "Excited"

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WordDefinition
unexcitedNot feeling excitement or keen interest; placid; bored.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Excited"

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WordDefinition
overexcitedExcessively excited
agogIn a state of high anticipation, excitement, or interest.
stimulatedIn a condition or state of stimulation.
thrilledverbExtremely excited or delighted.
emotionalnounOf or relating to the emotions.
agitatedAngry, annoyed, bothered or worked up.
franticnounIn a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
deliriousHaving uncontrolled excitement; ecstatic.
madverb(chiefly US; informal in UK and Ireland) Angry, annoyed.
crazynounVery excited or enthusiastic.
wildnounUntamed; not domesticated.
aflutterIn a state of tremulous excitement, anticipation or confusion.
reactiveThat reacts or responds to a stimulus.
unrestrainedNot subject to physical restraint.
intoxicatedStupefied by alcohol, drunk.
drunknounIntoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.
nervousEasily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.
feveredAffected by a fever; feverish.
activatedof e.g. a molecule; made reactive or more reactive
arousedSexually excited; randy, lustful.

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