Another Word for Excited: 13 Synonyms with Examples
“Excited” means very enthusiastic and eager. Synonyms range from mild interest to wild enthusiasm.
As an adjective: very enthusiastic and eager
- thrilled
- eager
- enthusiastic
- keen
- animated
- exhilarated
- elated
- fired up
As an adjective: nervously alert
- agitated
- worked up
- restless
- on edge
- nervous
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How they differ
Synonyms share a meaning, not always a tone. Here is when to pick each of the main options.
- thrilled
- Very pleased and excited; common in announcements.
- eager
- Keen for something to happen soon.
- enthusiastic
- Shows lasting interest and energy, not just a moment of excitement.
- animated
- Lively in speech and gesture.
- worked up
- Informal; upset or agitated rather than happy.
Example sentences
- thrilled: We're thrilled to announce our new shop.
- eager: The puppy was eager to go outside.
- enthusiastic: The volunteers were enthusiastic and well organised.
- animated: The two friends were deep in animated conversation.
- worked up: There's no need to get so worked up about it.
Opposite of excited
- bored
- calm
- indifferent
- uninterested
More from WordNet
Less common or more specialised words WordNet lists for other senses of “excited”. Check the meaning before you use one.
adjective: aroused, emotional, delirious, frantic, mad, unrestrained, activated
WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Used under the WordNet licence.
Frequently asked questions
What is another word for “excited”?
The most useful alternatives are “thrilled”, “eager”, “enthusiastic”, “keen”, “animated”. For the main sense (very enthusiastic and eager), “thrilled” is usually the closest swap.
What is the difference between “thrilled” and “eager”?
thrilled: Very pleased and excited; common in announcements. eager: Keen for something to happen soon.
What is the opposite of “excited”?
Common antonyms are “bored”, “calm”, “indifferent”, “uninterested”.