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excitable
/ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/
easily excited or emotional
Children are often excitable when they see their favorite cartoon characters.
Kids get very excited and energetic when they see their favorite cartoon characters.
informal
Easily becoming excited or emotionally aroused, often in a positive way.
The crowd was excitable before the concert started.
The audience was very energetic and enthusiastic before the concert.
She's an excitable person who reacts strongly to good news.
She gets very emotional and happy when she hears good news.
Often used to describe people who show strong emotional reactions, especially joy or enthusiasm.
Collocations
excitable childa child who gets easily excitedexcitable crowda group of people who are very energetic and enthusiastic
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Positive vs. Negative Connotation
While 'excitable' often describes positive excitement, it can sometimes imply that someone is overly emotional or hard to control.
Word Origin
From Latin 'excitabilis', meaning 'capable of being excited', from 'excitare' (to excite).
Usage Notes
Often used to describe people who show strong emotional reactions, especially joy or enthusiasm. Can sometimes have a negative connotation if the excitement is seen as excessive or uncontrollable.
Word Breakdown
ex-
out of
prefix-cit-
to move, to excite
root-able
capable of
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