Excited Definition & Meaning

excited
adjective
  1. (of persons) excessively affected by emotion; "he would become emotional over nothing at all"; "she was worked up about all the noise"
  2. in an aroused state
  3. marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion; "a crowd of delirious baseball fans"; "something frantic in their gaiety"; "a mad whirl of pleasure"
  4. (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive

"Excited" in song lyrics

See how excited is used in real songs:

  • "That gets me excited"
    B.G. — U See Why
  • "But I get so excited"
    Big Gemini f/ Flo Rida, Lil Rob — Hypnotized (Get With You) (Remix) *
  • "When I read it, you know I got excited"
    Bizzy Bone — Feel My Soul

Usage tips for "excited"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "excited" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for excited to find words that pair well.

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