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excited

[/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/]
adjective
entusiasmado
1. feeling or showing intense enthusiasm and eagerness
The children were excited about the birthday party.
As crianças estavam entusiasmadas com a festa de aniversário.
2. emotionally aroused or stimulated
She felt excited and nervous before her job interview.
Ela se sentiu animada e nervosa antes da entrevista de emprego.
3. in a state of heightened emotional or physical activity
The excited crowd cheered loudly at the concert.
A multidão animada aplaudiu alto no concerto.
NYC Slang
hyped/stoked
Synonyms
enthusiasticeagerthrilleddelightedanimated
Antonyms
calmboredindifferentdisinterestedapathetic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entusiasmado/animado
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
animado/legal
informal usage common in urban areas
Rio de Janeiro
animado/empolgado
widely used in casual speech
Portugal
entusiasmado/animado
formal and informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

excited as a kid on Christmas
get excited about something
too excited for one's own good
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