Excitable: meaning, definitions and examples
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excitable
[ ɪkˈsaɪtəbl ]
person's behavior
Easily excited, especially by minor things. Someone who is excitable tends to become enthusiastic or agitated quickly.
Synonyms
easily agitated, high-strung, nervous
Examples of usage
- She is very excitable and gets overly emotional about small things.
- His excitable nature makes him prone to sudden outbursts of anger.
- I find it hard to work with such an excitable colleague.
object or situation
Likely to cause excitement or agitation. Something that is excitable has the potential to stimulate or provoke strong emotions.
Synonyms
arousing, provocative, stimulating
Examples of usage
- The excitable atmosphere at the concert made everyone feel energized.
- The excitable plot of the movie kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
- This excitable news could lead to chaos if not handled carefully.
Translations
Translations of the word "excitable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 excitado
🇮🇳 उत्तेजित होने वाला
🇩🇪 leicht erregbar
🇮🇩 mudah terangsang
🇺🇦 збудливий
🇵🇱 łatwo pobudzający się
🇯🇵 興奮しやすい
🇫🇷 excitabilité
🇪🇸 excitable
🇹🇷 heyecanlı
🇰🇷 흥분하기 쉬운
🇸🇦 سريع الإثارة
🇨🇿 vzrušivý
🇸🇰 ľahko vzrušiteľný
🇨🇳 易激动的
🇸🇮 razdražljiv
🇮🇸 auðvelt að æsa
🇰🇿 қозғыш
🇬🇪 ადვილად აღგზნებადი
🇦🇿 asanca həyəcanlanan
🇲🇽 excitable
Word origin
The word 'excitable' originated from the verb 'excite' in the early 17th century. Over time, it evolved to describe both people and things that are easily stimulated or prone to excitement. The concept of excitability has been studied in various fields, such as psychology and physiology, to understand the factors that influence responsiveness and reactivity.
See also: excitant, excite, excited, excitedly, excitement, exciting, excitingly, unexciting.