- Being in a state of excitement; emotionally aroused; stirred.
- Physics. Being at an energy level higher than the ground state.
excited
Dictionary:
ex·cit·ed (ĭk-sī'tĭd)  |
adj.
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| Antonyms: excited |
adj
Definition: inspired; upset
Antonyms: bored, calm, composed, easy-going, laid-back, unenthused, unenthusiastic, unexcited, uninspired
| Word Tutor: excited |
IN BRIEF: To stir up feeling in.
Piglet was so excited at the idea of being useful that he forgot to be frightened any more.
— Winnie-the-Pooh.
| WordNet: excited |
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The adjective has 4 meanings:
Meaning #1:
in an aroused state
Antonym: unexcited (meaning #1)
Meaning #2:
of persons; excessively affected by emotion
Synonyms: aroused, emotional, worked up
Meaning #3:
marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
Synonyms: delirious, frantic, mad, unrestrained
Meaning #4:
(physics) of e.g. a molecule; made reactive or more reactive
Synonym: activated
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