Excited

verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

Word Frequency: 14.4

Definitions

1.verbTo stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

2.verbTo arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.

"Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored."

3.verbTo 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."

4.verbTo energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.

"to excite a dynamo"

5.adjectiveHaving great enthusiasm.

"He was very excited about his promotion."

6.adjectiveBeing in a state of higher energy.

"The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state."

7.adjectiveHaving an erection; erect.

8.adjectiveSexually aroused.