excited
adjective
ex·cit·ed
ik-ˈsī-təd 
ek-
: having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement
I noticed that John's manner was somewhat unusual. He seemed very excited and restless.—
Agatha Christie
Agatha ChristieThe children were too excited to sleep.
… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.—Michael Kinsley
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The retelling is less of a brag and more of Morris simply being excited about the experience.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
And sure enough, Gates isn’t just excited to see Boateng playing on the court.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024
And sure enough, Gates isn’t just excited to see Boateng playing on the court.
—Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Excited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excited. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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