Word
excitedly
Phoneticsex·cit·ed·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ɪkˈsaɪtədɫi/
UK/ɛksˈaɪtɪdli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. to do something in a way that shows you are very happy and enthusiastic. You use this when you are looking forward to something great.
adv. in a manner characterized by strong enthusiasm, eagerness, or agitation. Typically modifies verbs of communication or physical action.
Examples
“The children shouted excitedly when they saw the presents.”
“She spoke excitedly about her upcoming trip to Japan, showing everyone her detailed itinerary.”
“As the final whistle blew, the fans poured excitedly onto the pitch to celebrate their team's unexpected victory in the championship.”
Examples
simple
“The children shouted excitedly when they saw the presents.”
contextual
“She spoke excitedly about her upcoming trip to Japan, showing everyone her detailed itinerary.”
complex
“As the final whistle blew, the fans poured excitedly onto the pitch to celebrate their team's unexpected victory in the championship.”
Usage
Manner adverb — usually follows the verb it modifies or the direct object.
Pitfall
She excitedly spoke
She spoke excitedly
While 'excitedly' can precede the verb for emphasis, it most naturally follows the verb in standard English descriptions of action.
Etymology
From excited + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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