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UK/["/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/"]/US/["/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/"]/

Meaning of Excited

In simple words: Very happy and enthusiastic.

Excited in a sentence

  • I am so excited to see my friends this weekend!
  • She felt excited about starting her new job.
  • The children were excited to go to the amusement park.
  • He is excited that his team won the game.
  • I could see how excited she was when she opened the gift.

How to use Excited

Use 'excited' to describe feelings of happiness or eagerness about something. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be overly informal in very serious situations.

Grammar pattern

be + excited

Memory hint

Think of 'excitement'— the 'ex' means you're out of control with joy!

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Synonyms for Excited

  • aroused

Opposites of Excited

Common mistakes with Excited

  • Confusing 'excited' with 'exciting' — 'exciting' describes something that causes excitement.
  • Using 'excited' with the preposition 'for' incorrectly — use 'excited about' instead.

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Frequently asked questions about Excited

What does Excited mean?

Very happy and enthusiastic.

What is the definition of Excited?

feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm

How do you use Excited in a sentence?

I am so excited to see my friends this weekend!

Can you give another example of Excited?

She felt excited about starting her new job.

What are synonyms for Excited?

Common alternatives include aroused.

What is the opposite of Excited?

Opposite meanings include bored, uninterested, calm.

What words go with Excited?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, by, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, at, by.

What are common mistakes when using Excited?

Confusing 'excited' with 'exciting' — 'exciting' describes something that causes excitement. Using 'excited' with the preposition 'for' incorrectly — use 'excited about' instead.

How do you pronounce Excited?

US: /["/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Excited?

Use 'excited' to describe feelings of happiness or eagerness about something. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be overly informal in very serious situations.

What CEFR level is Excited?

"Excited" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.