Feeling "Excited" - Flashcard Set (with images)
Excited
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: very enthusiastic and eager about something
They were excited about/over the trip.
We were excited (to hear) that they were getting married.
The children were excited before the school play.
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Amazed
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: feeling or showing great surprise
The magician performed before a crowd of amazed spectators.
There was an amazed expression on her face.
His friends were amazed [=stunned, dumbfounded] when he said that he was getting married.
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Surprised
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: having or showing the feeling that people get when something unexpected or unusual happens : feeling or showing surprise
She had a surprised expression on her face.
Are you surprised that they aren’t going?
I’m not surprised. I always thought he would do it.
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Energetic
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: having or showing a lot of energy
She has an energetic personality.
The children are energetic workers.
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Aroused
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: to excite (someone) sexually
The husky sound of her voice could always arouse him.
: to cause (someone) to become active, ready, or upset
Their proposal is certain to arouse the opposition.
They get aroused [=(more commonly) worked up] over the slightest offense.
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Moved
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: to affect the feelings of (someone) : to cause (someone) to feel an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy
The sad story of his childhood moved us deeply.
I was greatly moved by his story/kindness.
He’s not easily moved to anger. [=he does not become angry easily]
His story moved us to tears. [=it affected us so strongly that we cried]
: to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way
The report moved [=persuaded] me to change my mind.
His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.
I felt moved [=compelled] to speak.
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High
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: excited or enthusiastic about (someone or something)
The coach is very high on this new player.
Fans are high on the team’s chances.
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Expectant
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: feeling or thinking that something will happen : expecting something
An expectant crowd waited for her arrival.
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Charged
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: showing or causing strong feelings
The singer gave an emotionally charged interview.
a politically charged subject
The crowd was all charged up [=was very excited] during the game.
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Astonished
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: feeling or showing great surprise or wonder : amazed, astounded
I was astonished by/at all the changes in the town’s appearance.
I’m astonished that you could behave so selfishly.
They were astonished to see that their car had been stolen.
The announcement was greeted with astonished laughter.
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Awed
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: to fill (someone) with awe
Her style both awes and perplexes me.
He was awed [=awestruck] by the natural beauty of the place.
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Delighted
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: made very happy : full of great pleasure or satisfaction
I am delighted [=very pleased] to meet you.
the delighted [=joyful] expression on his face
The children were especially delighted that there were enough cookies for each of them to have two.
She’s delighted with her new job. [=she likes her new job very much]
We were delighted by the performance.
They are delighted at the prospect of a visit from their grandchildren.
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Thrilled
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: very excited and happy
I’m so thrilled to see you.
“Will you come to dinner at my house tomorrow?” “Certainly. I’d be thrilled.”
I’m not thrilled about/with her decision.
(US) He was thrilled to death/pieces [=very excited and pleased] about the baby. = (chiefly Brit) He was thrilled to bits about the baby.
I’m less than thrilled [=not happy] with her decision.
He was none/not too thrilled [=not pleased] by the idea.
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Eager
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: very excited and interested
an eager student
eager enthusiasm/anticipation
: feeling a strong and impatient desire to do something or for something
She was eager to get started.
They were eager to hear the latest news. = They were eager for the latest news.
The crowd was eager for more.
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Enthusiastic
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: feeling or showing strong excitement about something : filled with or marked by enthusiasm
They were enthusiastic supporters of the president.
I’m not wildly enthusiastic about your latest idea.
They were less than enthusiastic. = They were far from enthusiastic.
She received an enthusiastic welcome.
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Passionate
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: having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs
a passionate coach/performance
He gave a passionate speech on tax reform.
She has a passionate interest in animal rights.
: expressing or relating to strong sexual or romantic feelings
a long, passionate kiss
a passionate love affair
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Stimulated
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: to make (a person) excited or interested in something
Their discussion stimulated him to research the subject more.
He was stimulated by their discussion.
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Stirred
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: to cause (an emotion or reaction)
The bad economic news has stirred anxiety among investors. [=has caused investors to worry]
The bad news has stirred up a lot of anxiety.
The story stirred up some deep emotions within him.
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Aflame
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: burning : on fire
Their hearts were aflame. [=filled with love and excitement]
The fields are aflame with flowers of every color.
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Roused
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: to cause (someone who is tired or not interested) to become active
What will it take to rouse voters (from their indifference)?
I was so tired I could barely rouse myself to prepare dinner.
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Awakened
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: to stop sleeping : to wake up
— often used figuratively
Her arrival awakened [=revived] old memories.
His interest was awakened. [=aroused]
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Piqued
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: to cause (curiosity or interest)
The package piqued [=sparked, aroused] my curiosity.
Brightly colored objects pique a baby’s interest.
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Fired up
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: strong emotion, anger, enthusiasm, etc.
I admire her fire for teaching and helping children.
young lovers with their hearts full of fire [=passion]
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Animated
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: full of life and energy
He became more animated [=excited, lively] as he described the project.
She gave an animated description of the project.
After dinner, the discussion got more animated.
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Inflamed
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: to make (something) more active, angry, or violent
ideas that inflame the imagination
His comments have inflamed an already tense situation.
inflaming the passions of the mob
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