Basic Details
Word: Excitable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Someone who gets excited easily, often showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm.
Synonyms: Energetic, enthusiastic, lively
Antonyms: Calm, unexcitable, indifferent
Idioms and Phrases
- Excitable as a puppy: Used to describe someone who is very energetic and eager, especially when they first see something they enjoy. Example: "He was as excitable as a puppy when he saw the ice cream truck coming down the street."
- Let the excitement get the better of you: To become overly excited and perhaps act in a way that is not usual for you. Example: "She let the excitement get the better of her and shouted when she saw her favourite band on stage."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The excited dog barked and jumped around the room as soon as his owner came home.
Example 2: The children became excitable at the thought of going to the amusement park for the first time.
Example 3: Even though it was just a small surprise party, her excitable nature made it feel like a grand celebration.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the term "excitable" comes from the Latin word "excitare," which means "to arouse or summon"? It reflects the idea of stirring up energy or enthusiasm.
Famous Quote
"Excitement is the main thingeverybody enjoys excitement." John McGraw
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "excitable" mean?
a) Someone who is tired
b) Someone who is calm
c) Someone who gets excited easily
d) Someone who is quiet
Answer: c) Someone who gets excited easily
2. Which of these is a synonym of "excitable"?
a) Indifferent
b) Unexcitable
c) Energetic
d) Peaceful
Answer: c) Energetic
3. Which of these is an antonym of "excitable"?
a) Lively
b) Calm
c) Enthusiastic
d) Animated
Answer: b) Calm
4. Which sentence uses "excitable" correctly?
a) The excitable cat sat very still.
b) She was excitable when she found out she had won the contest.
c) He felt excitable during the movie and didnt laugh at all.
d) The excitable fish swam slowly in the water.
Answer: b) She was excitable when she found out she had won the contest.
5. Which idiom means to become overly excited?
a) As calm as a cucumber
b) Let the excitement get the better of you
c) As cool as a cat
d) In the heat of the moment
Answer: b) Let the excitement get the better of you
