Kilo Lingo

excited

/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/

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Translation

Very happy and full of good feelings about something that is going to happen.

Word origin

From Latin excitare, meaning to call out or stir up.

Origin
Latin
Root
excitare

Examples

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"Excited" means they feel very happy about what is coming.

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Here "excited" describes a strong, happy feeling.

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Here "excited" means happy and looking forward to something.

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This word is part of lesson 19.