Excited Synonyms | Uses & Example Sentences
Excited is an adjective that means “enthusiastic or happy” or “agitated.”
Some synonyms for excited are:
- Thrilled
- Eager
- Delighted
- Elated
- Exhilarated
- Inspired
- Passionate
- Interested
- Heated
- Upset
- Anxious
- Nervous
Synonyms for excited
When excited means “enthusiastic or happy,” it carries a positive connotation. The strongest synonyms for excited share this definition, while weak synonyms convey temptation or enticement—feelings that can, but don’t always, lead to enthusiasm and happiness.
| Match | Synonym | Excited example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Thrilled | I’m excited to accept this nomination. | I’m thrilled to accept this nomination. |
| Eager | Jana is so excited about her opportunity to work among the world’s top scientists. | Jana is so eager about her opportunity to work among the world’s top scientists. | |
| Delighted | I’m excited to be your new representative and I’m grateful for your trust in me. | I’m delighted to be your new representative and I’m grateful for your trust in me. | |
| Elated | Ernest is excited that we’ve chosen him to lead the committee. | Ernest is elated that we’ve chosen him to lead the committee. | |
| Exhilarated | After growing up on a farm, Hannah is excited about the prospect of attending university in a town or city. | After growing up on a farm, Hannah is exhilarated about the prospect of attending university in a town or city. | |
| Strong | Inspired | My parents felt excited during their trip to different European capital cities. | My parents felt inspired during their trip to different European capital cities. |
| Passionate | My students were surprisingly excited when learning about cells. | My students were surprisingly passionate when learning about cells. | |
| Interested | Martina is excited to play more basketball. | Martina is interested in playing more basketball. | |
| Weak | Tantalized | The question of how life began has left scientists and philosophers excited for centuries. | The question of how life began has left scientists and philosophers tantalized for centuries. |
| Tempted | He was excited by the idea of chocolate cake for dessert, but ended up choosing a healthier yogurt. | He was tempted by the idea of chocolate cake for dessert, but ended up choosing a healthier yogurt. |
- Aroused
- Titillated
- Turned on
- Pleased
These synonyms can have other meanings (e.g., “They were pleased with the turnout,” where “pleased” means “content”), but often carry a sexual connotation.
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When excited means “agitated,” it usually carries a negative connotation. This use is less common in everyday English, but it’s good to be aware of it.
Stronger synonyms for excited suggest more intense agitation, while weaker synonyms imply less intense or more nuanced agitation. For example, “jittery” means “unable to relax,” which could be due to agitation or some other factor.
| Match | Synonym | Excited example | Synonym example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strongest | Heated | They had an excited argument about immigration. | They had a heated argument about immigration. |
| Upset | Whoa! Calm down, there’s no need to get so excited. | Whoa! Calm down, there’s no need to get so upset. | |
| Tense | There was an excited vibe in the room as they waited for the election results. | There was a tense vibe in the room as they waited for the election results. | |
| Anxious | Matt felt excited just before giving his presentation, so he took a deep breath to calm himself. | Matt felt anxious just before giving his presentation, so he took a deep breath to calm himself. | |
| Nervous | Matilda has an excited, uneasy air about her. | Matilda has a nervous, uneasy air about her. | |
| Strong | Hectic | The excited movement in the streets of Manhattan overwhelmed him. | The hectic movement in the streets of Manhattan overwhelmed him. |
| Frenzied | The excited crowd of protesters chanted in unison to demand change. | The frenzied crowd of protesters chanted in unison to demand change. | |
| Weak | Jittery | Do you get excited before an exam? | Do you get jittery before an exam? |
| Uneasy | She felt excited walking into the unfamiliar room, unsure what to expect. | She felt uneasy walking into the unfamiliar room, unsure what to expect. |
Synonyms for excited meaning “provoked enthusiasm or happiness” are the same as those listed above, except for “eager” and “passionate,” which cannot be used as a verb.
Synonyms for excited meaning “agitated” vary from the table above. They include:
- Provoked
- Stirred up
- Elicited
- Sparked
- Kindled
For example, you could say “the protests excited revolution” or “the protests sparked revolution.”
Frequently asked questions about excited synonyms
- What’s a professional synonym for excited that I can use on a resume?
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A professional synonym for “excited” on a resume could be:
- Eager
- Enthusiastic
- Motivated
- Passionate
- Driven
- Engaged
- Committed
For example, “Motivated to drive innovative solutions.”
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- What’s the opposite of excited?
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The adjective “excited” can mean “enthusiastic or happy” or “agitated.”
The opposite of “excited” meaning “enthusiastic or happy” could be:
- Unenthusiastic
- Bored
- Indifferent
- Disappointed
- Discouraged
- Depressed
The opposite of “excited” meaning “agitated” could be:
- Serene
- Relaxed
- Composed
- Natural
- Calm
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- How do you spell excited?
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The adjective “excited” is spelled “e-x-c-i-t-e-d.” The “x” comes first, and the “c” follows.
If you have trouble spelling this word, consider using a synonym for excited that’s easier to spell.
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- What’s a synonym for excited for a cover letter?
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A synonym for “excited” that you can use for a cover letter could be:
- Motivated
- Eager
- Thrilled
- Delighted
- Keen
- Inspired
- Intrigued
For example, “I am inspired by your company’s mission and eager to contribute.”
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