excited

excited

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Pronunciation

The IPA phonetic spelling for "excited" is /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/.

• ex- /ɪk/ - The short "i" sound as in "kit," followed by a "k" sound.

• cit- /saɪt/ - The "s" sound, followed by the "long i" diphthong as in "sky," and then a "t" sound.

• ed /ɪd/ - The short "i" sound as in "kit," followed by a "d" sound.

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Word Form Variations

• excite (base verb)

• excites (third-person singular simple present verb)

• exciting (present participle verb, adjective)

• excited (past tense verb, past participle verb, adjective)

• excitement (noun)

• excitedly (adverb)

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Definitions, Synonyms and Antonyms

Adjective

1. Feeling or showing great enthusiasm and eagerness.

• Synonyms: thrilled, eager, enthusiastic, animated, exhilarated, fervent

• Antonyms: calm, bored, unconcerned, apathetic, indifferent, relaxed

2. Having a heightened state of activity or responsiveness, often in response to a stimulus.

• Synonyms: aroused, stimulated, activated, energized, agitated

• Antonyms: dormant, inactive, suppressed, subdued, quiescent

Verb (Past Participle and Past Tense of "Excite")

1. To have caused someone to feel very enthusiastic and eager.

• Synonyms: thrilled, animated, stimulated, delighted, roused

• Antonyms: calmed, bored, disquieted, disheartened, dulled

2. To have caused a heightened state of activity or responsiveness in something.

• Synonyms: activated, stimulated, triggered, provoked, instigated

• Antonyms: deactivated, suppressed, inhibited, calmed, dampened

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Examples of Use

Books:

• "Harry was so excited, he felt as though he might burst. He couldn’t wait for the Quidditch World Cup to begin." (J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)

• "She was a little excited by the prospect of the journey, a chance to escape the monotony of her daily routine." (Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice)

Newspapers:

• "Fans are excited for the upcoming derby, with tickets selling out in record time." (The Daily Nation, Sports Section, 2025)

• "Economists are cautiously excited about the latest employment figures, seeing them as a sign of potential recovery." (The New York Times, Business Section, 2025)

Online Publications:

• "We're incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with Project Alpha, bringing cutting-edge AI to a wider audience." (TechCrunch.com, 2025)

• "The gaming community is excited about the rumored release of Grand Theft Auto VI, despite the lack of official confirmation." (IGN.com, 2025)

Various Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:

• Film Dialogue: "I'm so excited to meet your family, even if they are a little quirky." (From a romantic comedy film, e.g., My Big Fat Greek Wedding)

• Song Lyrics: "I get excited when I see you, baby, it's a natural high." (From a pop song, e.g., "Excited" by The Pointer Sisters)

• Television Show Promotion: "Get ready to be excited! The season finale of 'The Crown' airs next Sunday." (Netflix promotional material)

• Podcast: "Our guest today, Dr. Anya Sharma, is particularly excited about the new findings in astrophysics." (From a science podcast, e.g., StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson)

General Public Discourse:

• "I'm so excited for my vacation next month!" (Casual conversation between friends)

• "The kids were really excited about visiting the Nairobi National Park today." (Parent speaking about their children's outing)

• "Are you excited about the new restaurant opening down the street?" (Neighbor to neighbor conversation)

• "I'm a bit excited about trying out that new recipe I found online." (Someone discussing their plans)

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10 Famous Quotes Using Excited

1. "I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship." - This quote, often attributed to Louisa May Alcott, while not directly using "excited," speaks to a feeling of preparedness and a positive outlook that often accompanies being excited for a challenge. (Attributed to Louisa May Alcott)

2. "I was never more excited than when I saw the first glimpse of the Earth from space." (Yuri Gagarin)

3. "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle." - Steve Jobs' quote implies a deep passion and enthusiasm, akin to being highly excited about one's work. (Steve Jobs)

4. "I am so excited about the future. I believe that we are on the verge of some truly great things." (Oprah Winfrey)

5. "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." - This quote suggests that maintaining dreams keeps one vibrant and, in a sense, excited about possibilities. (John Barrymore)

6. "Don't limit your challenges. Challenge your limits." - This encourages a mindset of eagerness and being excited to push boundaries. (Unknown)

7. "I'm not excited about a technology just because it's a technology. I'm excited about it because of what it can do." (Tim Berners-Lee)

8. "I'm really excited about the potential of artificial intelligence to solve some of the world's biggest problems." (Sundar Pichai)

9. "Every morning brings new potential, but you have to be excited about it and make it happen." (Unknown)

10. "When you're truly passionate about something, you become incredibly excited about every small step forward." (Original Quote)

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Etymology

The word "excited" comes from the verb "excite," which has a fascinating journey through languages.

At its very root, "excite" traces back to Latin. It comes from the Latin verb "excitare," which meant "to rouse, call out, summon forth, or wake up." This Latin word itself was built from two parts:

• "ex-": meaning "out of" or "from"

• "ciere": meaning "to set in motion" or "to call"

So, the original idea was very much about "calling something out" or "setting something in motion."

This Latin "excitare" then made its way into Old French as "esciter" in the 12th century.

From Old French, it was adopted into Middle English around the mid-14th century (before 1340). When it first appeared in English, the verb "excite" meant "to move, stir up, or instigate." It was used to describe literally moving something or stirring up an action or event.

Over time, the meaning broadened. By the late 14th century, "excite" was also used to mean "to stir up or rouse feelings." This is when we start to see the connection to emotions.

The adjective "excited" itself, meaning "agitated" or "stirred emotionally," is a past participle of "excite" and became more commonly used around the mid-17th century (specifically, the Oxford English Dictionary notes its first use in 1660).

So, in simple terms, "excited" has evolved from a word meaning to physically move or stir something to its modern sense of emotionally stirring or being stirred.

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Phrases + Idioms Containing Excited

Phrases and Idioms with "Excited":

1. Excited about (something/someone): To be very enthusiastic or eager concerning a particular thing or person.

• Example: She's really excited about her new job.

2. Excited for (someone): To feel happiness or enthusiasm on behalf of another person.

• Example: I'm so excited for you and your engagement!

3. Get excited: To become enthusiastic or animated.

• Example: The crowd started to get excited as the band took the stage.

4. Pumped (up): (Informal) Filled with excitement or energy; very enthusiastic.

• Example: The team was pumped up for the championship game. (Synonym for "excited")

5. Buzzing with excitement: To be full of energy and enthusiasm.

• Example: The whole office was buzzing with excitement after the announcement.

6. On the edge of one's seat: (Idiom) Extremely excited or eager, especially while waiting for something to happen.

• Example: The movie had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. (Often implies being excited)

7. Couldn't be more excited: Expressing the highest possible level of excitement.

• Example: We couldn't be more excited to welcome you to our team.

8. Giddy with excitement: Feeling lightheaded or silly due to extreme excitement.

• Example: She was giddy with excitement about her upcoming trip.

9. Stirred to excitement: To be strongly moved or stimulated to a state of enthusiasm.

• Example: The speaker's words stirred the audience to excitement and applause.

10. A bundle of excitement: A person or thing that is full of energy and enthusiasm.

• Example: The little puppy was a bundle of excitement, wagging its tail furiously.

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Source Information

Definition of excited from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.

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