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Meaning of excited
having a strong feeling of enthusiasm or eagerness
Etymology of excited
The word "excited" originated from the Latin words "excitare" meaning to arouse or stir up, and "excitatus" meaning aroused or stirred up, which is the past participle of "excitare"
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe a state of being aroused or stirred up, either physically or emotionally
Synonyms
Definitions
- Feeling or showing enthusiasm or eagerness
- * Having a strong and pleasant feeling of excitement or happiness
Usage Examples
- The crowd was excited to see their favorite band perform live
- * She was excited about the prospect of traveling to new countries
- * The kids were excited to go on a trip to the amusement park
Antonyms
calm
serene
tranquil
quiet
still
subdued
subdued
muted
dull
lethargic
apathetic
unenthusiastic
uninterested
bored
disinterested
indifferent
lukewarm
tepid
uninspired
unmotivated
unexcited
dispassionate