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UK//ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt//US//ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt//

Meaning of Excited about

Feeling very enthusiastic and eager regarding something.

In simple words: happy and eager about something

Excited about in a sentence

  • She is really excited about the concert next week.
  • They were excited about starting their new jobs.
  • I'm excited about the upcoming holiday.
  • He seems excited about his promotion.
  • The kids are excited about the field trip.

How to use Excited about

Commonly used to express enjoyment or anticipation. More appropriate in casual conversation than in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

excited about + noun/gerund

Memory hint

Think of 'excited' as feeling 'electric' about something.

Related words

Collocations with Excited about

  • get excited about
  • be excited about
  • sound excited about
  • look excited about
  • feel excited about

Synonyms for Excited about

Opposites of Excited about

  • disinterested
  • indifferent

Common mistakes with Excited about

  • Omitting 'about' after 'excited'
  • Using 'exciting' instead of 'excited'
  • Confusing 'excited' with 'exciting'

Compare Excited about with Enthusiastic, Eager, Keen, Thrilled

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Frequently asked questions about Excited about

What does Excited about mean?

happy and eager about something

What is the definition of Excited about?

Feeling very enthusiastic and eager regarding something.

How do you use Excited about in a sentence?

She is really excited about the concert next week.

Can you give another example of Excited about?

They were excited about starting their new jobs.

What are synonyms for Excited about?

Common alternatives include enthusiastic, eager, animated, keen, thrilled.

What is the opposite of Excited about?

Opposite meanings include disinterested, indifferent.

What words go with Excited about?

It commonly pairs with get excited about, be excited about, sound excited about, look excited about, feel excited about.

What are common mistakes when using Excited about?

Omitting 'about' after 'excited' Using 'exciting' instead of 'excited' Confusing 'excited' with 'exciting'

How do you pronounce Excited about?

US: //ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt//, UK: //ɪkˈsaɪtɪd əˈbaʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Excited about?

Commonly used to express enjoyment or anticipation. More appropriate in casual conversation than in formal contexts.