Excitedly
ɪkˈsaɪtɪdli
Definitions
In a manner showing great enthusiasm or eagerness.
ɪkˈsaɪtɪdli
The crowd cheered excitedly as the band took the stage.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're getting your favorite toy! 'Excitedly' is how you'd jump up and down, with a big smile, showing how thrilled you are.
👶 For kids: When you're feeling super happy and can't wait for something, you do it excitedly!
More Examples
She spoke excitedly about her upcoming trip to the beach.
He waited excitedly for the results of the competition.
How It's Used
"The children excitedly opened their presents."
"The commentator exclaimed excitedly as the team scored the winning goal."
From "excited" + "-ly". "Excited" comes from the past participle of the verb "excite", which derives from the Latin word "excitare" meaning "to rouse, call forth". The suffix "-ly" forms adverbs.
Used consistently since the 19th century, reflecting increased focus on emotional expression.
Memory tip
Think of 'excited' as the feeling, and '-ly' transforms it into how that feeling is displayed.