Definition
- (verb) To stir the emotions of. “The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present.”
- (verb) To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate. “Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored.”
- (verb) To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level. “By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal.”
- (verb) To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in. “to excite a dynamo”
- (adjective) Having great enthusiasm. “He was very excited about his promotion.”
- (adjective) Being in a state of higher energy. “The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.”
- (adjective) Having an erection; erect.
- (adjective) Sexually aroused.
Word stats
- Excited contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 6 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 3.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 17.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Excited mean?
To stir the emotions of.
How many letters are in Excited?
Excited has 7 letters.
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