excited
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
thrilled
Antonyms
Usage notes
"Excited" describes how a person feels, while "exciting" describes the thing that causes the feeling.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The kids were _____ about their trip to the zoo."
Answer: excited
In your own words, what does "excited" mean?
Feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something.
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