/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd/

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Meaning

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

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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 taught in chapter 14, lesson 6: excited, freeze, nature and 7 more words.