Word
excited
Phoneticsex·cit·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
UK/ɛksˈaɪtɪd/
Definitions
01enthusiastic
A1 · Beginner
adj. feeling very happy and eager because something good is happening or will happen.
adj. characterised by a state of high enthusiasm, eagerness, or emotional arousal.
“The children were so excited about the party that they couldn't sleep.”
“The fans grew increasingly excited as the countdown began, eventually erupting into cheers when the band finally appeared on stage.”
Pitfall
I am very exciting about the trip.
I am very excited about the trip.
Use 'excited' to describe how you feel; use 'exciting' to describe the thing that makes you feel that way.
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02higher energy
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. having more energy than usual, especially when talking about atoms or particles in science.
adj. describing a particle, atom, or molecule that has been raised to a higher energy level than its ground state.
“When the atom absorbs light, it moves into an excited state.”
“The laser works by stimulating excited electrons to release their excess energy as a coherent beam of light.”
Antonyms
03sexually aroused
B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal
adj. feeling sexual desire.
adj. experiencing sexual arousal or physical stimulation.
“He felt excited as they got closer to each other.”
“The novel describes the protagonist becoming physically excited during their first intimate encounter.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “excited” in context.
Confusables
Excited is the internal feeling a person has, while exciting is the external quality that causes that feeling.
Remember-ed = I feel; -ing = It is.
Etymology
From excite + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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