Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

over-excited

adjective
/oʊvər ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
Definition
Extremely enthusiastic or excited, often to the point of being unable to control one’s emotions.
Examples
  • The children were over-excited during the carnival, running around and laughing joyfully.
  • She became over-excited when she received the news of her promotion.
Meaning
Being over-excited means experiencing an elevated level of excitement that may lead to restlessness or hyperactivity.
Synonyms
  • overjoyed
  • ecstatic
  • elated
  • exuberant
  • animated