Emotions / A2

ik-SYT-id/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

Excited means happy and eager about something coming. Excited about a trip. Exciting describes the thing: an exciting film. Learners mix these two. I’m excited (how I feel) vs the news is exciting (the thing).

Meaning

Feeling very happy and eager about something that will happen.

Examples

• “The children were excited about the trip.”
• “I am excited about the holiday.”
• “The children got excited when they saw the cake.”

Good to know

excited = how you feel. exciting = the thing. excited about.

Near in meaning

eager

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