Excited
7 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Feeling or showing great enthusiasm and eagerness, or in a state of nervous or energetic activity. Excited describes heightened emotional arousal, typically positive anticipation or stimulation.
“The children were so excited about the trip to the theme park they could barely sleep.”
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Contains EX- opening with four vowels (E, I, E); watch for -CITED ending
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Worth 17 points; the X (8 points) and C (3 points) provide excellent scoring
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