excitable
Translation
excitable, easily excited
Examples
Puppies are often very excitable.
Puppies are often very excitable.
He has an excitable personality.
He has an excitable personality.
Grammar Patterns
an excitable ((noun)) an easily excited (noun) She is an excitable child.
((sb.)) is excitable (sb.) is easily excited The horse is very excitable.
Similar Words
Synonyms: high-strung, temperamental; Antonyms: calm, placid
Etymology
From 'excite' plus the suffix '-able', meaning 'capable of'. So, 'capable of being excited'.
Memory Tips
Breaks down into 'excite' and 'able'. Someone who is 'able' to get 'excited' easily.