Basic Details
Word: Excited
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something.
Synonyms: Enthusiastic, thrilled, exhilarated
Antonyms: Calm, indifferent, bored
Idioms and Phrases
- Excited as a child on Christmas Eve: Used to describe someone who is extremely excited. Example: "She was as excited as a child on Christmas Eve when she heard about the surprise trip."
- Jumping with excitement: To show a lot of enthusiasm and happiness. Example: "He was jumping with excitement when he found out he had won the contest."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children were excited to see their favourite characters at the theme park.
Example 2: She felt excited about the upcoming birthday party and couldn’t wait for her friends to arrive.
Example 3: The audience was excited during the concert, singing along to every song.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "excited" comes from the Latin word "excitare," which means "to call out" or "to rouse"? This reflects the feeling of being stirred up and energised.
Famous Quote
"The greatest joy of life is in doing what people say you cannot do." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "excited" mean?
a) Feeling very sad
b) Feeling very happy and enthusiastic
c) Feeling tired
d) Feeling relaxed
Answer: b) Feeling very happy and enthusiastic
2. Which of these is a synonym of "excited"?
a) Bored
b) Calm
c) Thrilled
d) Indifferent
Answer: c) Thrilled
3. Which word is an antonym of "excited"?
a) Enthusiastic
b) Cheerful
c) Indifferent
d) Thrilled
Answer: c) Indifferent
4. Which sentence uses "excited" correctly?
a) She was so excited to try the new ice cream flavour.
b) He was excited as he fell asleep.
c) They were excited to sit quietly in the dark room.
d) The cat was excited to take a nap.
Answer: a) She was so excited to try the new ice cream flavour.
5. Which idiom means the same as being "excited"?
a) Calm and collected
b) Jumping with excitement
c) Sitting on the fence
d) A drop in the ocean
Answer: b) Jumping with excitement
