Overexcited: meaning, definitions and examples

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overexcited

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Overexcited describes a state of being excessively enthusiastic or thrilled about something. This heightened emotional state can lead to a lack of control or an inability to concentrate. People who are overexcited often display extreme behaviors, such as jumping, shouting, or speaking rapidly. While it can be a positive expression of joy, it may sometimes result in inappropriate behavior or disruptions in social settings.

Synonyms

ecstatic, enthusiastic, exuberant, hyper, overjoyed

Examples of usage

  • The children were overexcited on Christmas morning.
  • She became overexcited when she won the contest.
  • His overexcited reaction was hard to contain during the surprise party.

Translations

Translations of the word "overexcited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 superexaltado

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक उत्साहित

🇩🇪 übermäßig aufgeregt

🇮🇩 terlalu bersemangat

🇺🇦 надмірно збуджений

🇵🇱 przesadnie podekscytowany

🇯🇵 過度に興奮した

🇫🇷 trop excité

🇪🇸 demasiado emocionado

🇹🇷 aşırı heyecanlı

🇰🇷 과도하게 흥분한

🇸🇦 متحمس بشكل مفرط

🇨🇿 příliš nadšený

🇸🇰 príliš nadšený

🇨🇳 过于兴奋的

🇸🇮 prekomerno navdušen

🇮🇸 ofurmikið spenntur

🇰🇿 артық қуанышты

🇬🇪 მეტისმეტად აღგზნებული

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq həyəcanlı

🇲🇽 demasiado emocionado

Word origin

The term 'overexcited' is a compound word formed by the prefix 'over-' and the adjective 'excited'. The prefix 'over-' originates from Old English, meaning 'too much' or 'excessively'. The word 'excited' comes from Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to call out, awaken', which itself is a combination of 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'citare' meaning 'to call, summon'. The modern usage of 'overexcited' began to appear in the 20th century, reflecting an increasingly heightened emotional context, especially in discussions around children's behavior and psychological states. This word encapsulates both the enthusiasm and the potential negative consequences of being too emotionally charged.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,516, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.