excited
/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
Adjective
Examples
He was very excited about his promotion.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Being in a state of higher energy.
Adjective
Examples
The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “excited” mean?
Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
Is “excited” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.