excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Feeling or showing great enthusiasm, eagerness, or happiness.
    • He felt excited as he waited for the concert to begin.
    • The children were excited about their birthday party.
    • She was excited to start her new job.
  2. In a state of physical or chemical activity, especially of atoms or particles.
    • An excited electron can release energy as light.
    • The excited atoms emitted a bright glow.
    • In an excited state, the molecule becomes more reactive.
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