Excitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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excitable

 

[ ɪkˈsaɪtəbl ]

Context #1

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.
Context #2

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.