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excitable
[ɪkˈsaɪtəbl]
adjective
excitável
1.
easily excited or stimulated; prone to becoming emotionally aroused
The excitable dog jumped around every time someone came to the door.
O cão excitável pulava ao redor toda vez que alguém chegava à porta.
2.
capable of being excited or stimulated (in scientific or technical contexts)
The excitable tissue responds quickly to electrical stimulation.
O tecido excitável responde rapidamente à estimulação elétrica.
3.
quick to become angry or agitated
He has an excitable temperament and gets upset easily.
Ele tem um temperamento excitável e se aborrece facilmente.
Synonyms
easily excited
nervous
reactive
volatile
temperamental
impulsive
sensitive
Antonyms
calm
placid
unflappable
composed
serene
tranquil
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
excitável
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
excitável
standard usage
São Paulo
excitável
standard usage
Portugal
excitável
standard usage; may also use 'impressionável' in informal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
quick to the trigger
wound up
on edge
high-strung
have a short fuse
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