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Meaning of excitable
having a tendency to become excited or upset easily
Etymology of excitable
The word "excitable" originates from the late 15th century, derived from the Latin "excitare," meaning "to arouse or stir up," which is a combination of "ex-" (out) and "citare" (to move), and the suffix "-able," forming an adjective
Synonyms
sensitive
emotional
passionate
enthusiastic
lively
spirited
vivacious
energetic
zealous
fervent
ardent
impassioned
excitable
temperamental
mercurial
volatile
fiery
impulsive
spontaneous
dynamic
animated
ebullient
effervescent
irrepressible
uninhibited
uncontrolled
frenzied
frenetic
hectic
high-strung
nervous
tense
jittery
jumpy
restless
skittish
touchy
irritable
testy
prickly
sensitive
volatile
explosive
unstable
unpredictable
Definitions
- (of a person) having a tendency to become excited or upset easily
- * (of a substance or system) able to be easily ignited or detonated
Usage Examples
- The excitable child had trouble sitting still in class
- * She's very excitable and gets emotional about politics
- * The excitable crowd cheered as the band took the stage