excited
Translation
excited, thrilled, enthusiastic
Examples
The children are excited about the party.
The children are excited about the party.
I'm so excited to see you.
I'm so excited to see you.
He got excited when he heard the news.
He got excited when he heard the news.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) excited ((about sth.)) feeling very happy and enthusiastic about (sth.). The children are excited about the party.
((to be)) excited ((to-inf)) feeling very happy and enthusiastic to do (sth.). I'm so excited to see you.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thrilled, enthusiastic, eager; Antonyms: bored, calm, uninterested
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'excite', used as an adjective to describe a state of being.
Memory Tips
Use '-ed' for a feeling someone has (I am excited). Use '-ing' for the thing that causes the feeling (The film is exciting).