Another Word for Excited
22 excited synonyms, sorted from mild to intense.
Excited covers everything from a pleasant flicker about the weekend to a can't-sleep rush before a big trip. If you are looking for another word for excited, ask how strong the feeling is and what it is pointed at. The exact word tells you whether you are simply looking forward to something or barely holding it together.
Synonyms for excited, by intensity
Mild 路 A little, in the background
- interested
- Something caught your attention, but it has not taken over your thoughts yet.
- keen
- You are willing and eager to take part, without much fuss about it.
- eager
- You want the thing to start soon and you are ready for it.
- upbeat
- A cheerful, forward-leaning mood rather than a rush of energy.
- game
- Informal: you are up for it and happy to say yes.
- intrigued
- Your curiosity is hooked and you want to see what happens next.
- perked up
- A small lift in energy after news or an idea lands well.
Moderate 路 Clearly there, hard to ignore
- enthusiastic
- Open, visible excitement you are glad to share with others.
- psyched
- Casual word for being excited and mentally ready for something.
- pumped
- Informal: physical, high-energy excitement, often before an event or game.
- buzzing
- Excitement that hums through your body and makes it hard to sit still.
- stoked
- Laid-back slang for being really happy about something coming up.
- energized
- Excitement that shows up as fuel to get moving.
- fired up
- Excitement with a sense of purpose behind it.
- raring to go
- You are so ready that waiting feels like a chore.
Intense 路 Strong, taking over
- thrilled
- A strong, joyful jolt, usually about news that just arrived.
- elated
- A high, floating happiness after something big goes your way.
- exhilarated
- A rush that is almost physical, often after speed, risk or a big win.
- ecstatic
- Overflowing excitement that is hard to contain or hide.
- giddy
- Light-headed, silly excitement that makes you laugh at nothing.
- electrified
- A charged, alert excitement that sharpens everything around you.
- over the moon
- Everyday phrase for being as excited and pleased as you can be.
Say it more precisely
I'm excited about the new job.
I'm eager to start the new job and learn how the team works.
We're so excited for the concert!
We're stoked for the concert, we've had tickets since March.
I was excited when I got the news.
I was elated when I got the news and called my sister right away.
The kids are excited about the trip.
The kids are giddy about the trip and can't stop packing and unpacking.
I'm kind of excited about this idea.
I'm intrigued by this idea and want to see where it goes.
Words people confuse with excited
- anxious: Anxiety brings the same racing heart, but it points at a threat. Excitement points at something you want.
- happy: Happy is mostly about right now. Excited leans toward something that has not happened yet.
- hyper: Hyper describes a level of energy. It does not say how you feel about anything.
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