Excited: meaning, definitions and examples

General term for feeling very happy and energetic about something that is going to happen or that you are doing.

• I'm so excited about our trip to Japan next month!
• The kids were excited to open their Christmas presents.

Feeling intense, often overwhelming happiness and excitement, usually for something positive or unexpected.

• She was thrilled to hear the good news.
• He was thrilled to meet his favorite author in person.

Feeling extremely happy and excited, often because of a success or good news.

• He was elated after receiving the promotion.
• She felt elated when her team won the championship.

Showing a lot of interest and excitement about something, often with a sense of positive engagement.

• He was enthusiastic about the new project.
• She’s always enthusiastic when it comes to volunteering.

When you are very keen and impatient to do or experience something.

• She was eager to start her new job.
• They were eager to learn more about their heritage.

Used to describe someone who is very enthusiastic or eager about something.

• She was excited about going to Disneyland.
• He's excited to start his new job next week.

Used when describing a sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure, often in short, intense bursts.

• The roller coaster ride was a thrilling experience.
• She felt a thrill of victory when she crossed the finish line.

Used in contexts where something is being encouraged or made more active, often in a mental or physical sense.

• Caffeine can stimulate the nervous system.
• The teacher used games to stimulate the children's interest in math.

Primarily used to describe the act of waking someone's interest or emotions. This word can often have a slightly formal or literary tone and occasionally suggests a sexual connotation.

• The speech managed to arouse the crowd's passion.
• The novel is designed to arouse the reader's curiosity.

Usually implies causing strong feelings or reactions, often in a disruptive or controversial way.

• The politician's comments stirred up a lot of anger.
• The film stirred up a lot of emotions among the audience.