Excited
Example: He feels excited about the new opportunity
Definition
"Excited" describes a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness about something positive or anticipated, often accompanied by increased energy and happiness. For example, someone might feel excited about a new opportunity or upcoming event.
Etymology
The word "excited" comes from the Latin verb 'excitare', meaning to 'arouse' or 'stir up'. It entered English in the late 16th century, initially used in a physical sense, then evolving to describe emotional states. Did you know? The root 'ex-' means 'out' and 'citare' means 'to move or summon', suggesting being 'moved out' of calmness.
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"Excited" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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