EXCITED Synonyms: 225 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ik-ˈsī-təd

Definition of excited

as in eager

showing urgent desire or interest everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort

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as in agitated

being in a state of increased activity or agitation excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report

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excited

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verb

past tense of excite

as in thrilled

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

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as in encouraged

to rouse to strong feeling or action televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

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Recent Examples of excited

Adjective

Homelabbers should find plenty to be excited about in the release. — ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026 This was the first discovery in our lab that Claude made on its own, and we’re excited by it. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026

Verb

Interesting in a good way that actually excited me for where Taylor could go next sonically and lyrically? — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 The space invited us into the world of Gucci, excited us with product on the rails, and reminded everyone of the magic a store can bring to the shopping experience. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excited

Recent Examples of Synonyms for excited

Adjective

Tech companies are eager for vast tracts to build data centers that can be as large as 70 football fields, and Townsite could set a precedent for similar projects on federal property with more than a dozen others in the planning stages.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The shores of Clearwater Beach are packed block-to-block with resorts booked up by eager beachgoers, but the JW Marriott might just be the one to convince you to hang around a little bit longer before launching into Clearwater’s ombré coast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of eager

Adjective

Pressed by a reporter on a Zoom call about specific players, Wade grew agitated and defiant.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
When the door finally opened, an agitated young man who resembled Ryan Gosling (Rett Keeter) shined an LED flashlight directly into my eyes, a gesture that would become familiar over the next hour.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of agitated

Verb

She was thrilled to instantly land a starring role in the girls’ weightlifting drama Lifting King Kong (2009) — but the transition from stage to set was bruising.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2026
Jesel and his team are thrilled that the designer’s interpretation of the brand resonates.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrilled

Adjective

Support from the faculty was enthusiastic, and Louise worked closely with professors in many departments to ensure the museum’s exhibitions complemented their classes.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
In that raucous public square known as Reddit, anti-Trumpers are planning protests, evidence that Trump should not expect an overwhelmingly enthusiastic welcome in the traditionally red Sunflower State.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of enthusiastic

Adjective

Those contentions — and Bartell’s claim of a second list of 17,000 potential noncitizen voters — only add to an already heated debate about the scope of the inquiry and its legitimacy.

— Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
During a June 24 special meeting, Knight ordered the removal of fellow board member Anita Kurn following a heated discussion over a vacant board seat, according to Iredell Free News.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of heated

Verb

Sectarian violence made religious mobilization increasingly unattractive, while foreign occupation provoked an awareness of Iraqi nationhood.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Even in a country with one of the highest murder rates in the world, the scale of the killings in such a short space of time has provoked shock.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of provoked

Adjective

There’s also reassuring initial bite at the top of the travel, yet the setup doesn’t feel grabby or overly anxious in everyday driving situations.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Gong’s collection followed the emotional arc of unrequited love, from the first spark and the anxious wait to the social-media sleuthing, a date, and the sudden disappearance that follows.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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