Overexciting: meaning, definitions and examples

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overexciting

 

[ ˌoʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'overexciting' describes a condition where someone is excessively or overly excited. This can lead to heightened emotions that may become overwhelming or distracting. Being overexcited often results in a lack of focus and a tendency to act impulsively. It can occur in various situations, such as events, announcements, or experiences that spur a heightened state of enthusiasm.

Synonyms

hyperactive, overjoyed, overstimulated

Examples of usage

  • Children can become overexciting during holidays.
  • She was overexciting about her upcoming trip.
  • The crowd became overexciting when the band took the stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "overexciting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excitante demais

🇮🇳 अत्यधिक रोमांचक

🇩🇪 übermäßig aufregend

🇮🇩 terlalu menggembirakan

🇺🇦 надто захопливий

🇵🇱 nadmiernie ekscytujący

🇯🇵 過度に興奮させる

🇫🇷 trop excitant

🇪🇸 demasiado emocionante

🇹🇷 aşırı heyecan verici

🇰🇷 과도하게 흥미로운

🇸🇦 مثير للغاية

🇨🇿 přehnaně vzrušující

🇸🇰 príliš vzrušujúci

🇨🇳 过于兴奋的

🇸🇮 preveč razburljiv

🇮🇸 ofurandi spennandi

🇰🇿 артық қызықты

🇬🇪 მომხიბლავი ზედმეტად

🇦🇿 həddindən artıq həyəcanverici

🇲🇽 demasiado emocionante

Etymology

The word 'overexciting' is formed by adding the prefix 'over-' to 'exciting'. 'Exciting' comes from the verb 'excite', which is derived from the Latin 'excitare', meaning 'to call out or rouse'. The prefix 'over-' indicates an excess or an above-normal level of something. The combination of both creates a term that captures the notion of too much excitement. This word has been used in various contexts, particularly in psychology to describe an emotional state that surpasses typical excitement levels. As lifestyles have become busier and more stimulating, the concept of being overexcited has gained relevance in discussions regarding stress and emotional health.