excited

1. 1
   thrilledadjective

   Feeling very happy and full of energy because something good is happening or coming.

   Like a dog jumping and wagging its tail when its owner comes home.

   The kids were excited about the trip to the zoo.

   She gets excited every time her favorite team plays.

   UsageYou are excited about a trip; the trip is exciting (not incorrect: I am exciting).

   Similarenthusiastic

   Oppositebored, indifferent, unenthusiastic, apathetic

2. 2
   worked upadjective

   Upset or nervous because of a strong feeling like fear or anger, so you cannot stay calm.

   Please don't get excited. The doctor says it is nothing serious.

   The man grew excited and began yelling at the waiter.

   UsageDon't get excited usually means "calm down," not "don't be happy."

   Similaragitated, upset, overwrought

   Oppositecalm, composed

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3. 3
   verb

   Past tense and past participle of excite.

   The magic show excited the children from the very first trick.

   The surprise announcement excited everyone in the office.

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4. 4
   sexually arousedadjective

   Feeling sexual desire, or showing it in the body.

   Lying close to her in bed, he could not hide how excited he was.

   Watching the love scene in the movie made him excited.

5. 5
   adjective

   Having more energy than its lowest, normal state, like an atom that has taken in light or heat.

   Like a ball you lift onto a high shelf: it holds extra energy until it falls back down.

   An excited atom gives off light when it drops back to its normal state.

   An excited atom gives off light when it returns to its normal state.

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