excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/adjective

Full of eager energy and enthusiasm about something.

Example sentences

“The children were excited about the trip to the zoo.”
“I'm so excited to see my cousins at the reunion next week.”

'Excited about' something coming and 'excited to' do it are the natural patterns; 'excited for you' expresses shared pleasure in someone's news.

Synonyms for excited

Antonyms

bored
indifferent

Often confused with excited

excited vs exciting

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

nervousWorried and easily upset; feeling tense or on edge.angryFeeling or showing strong displeasure or rage.jealousFeeling bitter or resentful because someone else has something you want, such as success or possessions.happyFeeling pleasure and contentment; enjoying a sense of well-being, comfort, or joy.proudFeeling pleased and satisfied because of something you or someone close to you has done.lonelySad because you are cut off from other people.