Excited - English Vocabulary for Kids

excited

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

adjective

Feeling very happy about something coming soon

“He was excited about his birthday party.”

נרגש

Excited is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Feeling very happy about something coming soon" In Hebrew, excited translates to נרגש.

Example Sentences

The children were so excited the night before their birthday party.
She could not sleep because she was excited about the school trip.
He jumped up and down when he got excited about the good news.

Did You Know? When you feel excited, your body releases adrenaline — the same chemical released when you are scared. That is why excitement and nervousness can feel similar! Excitement makes your heart beat faster, your palms sweaty, and gives you extra energy. Scientists call this the "fight or flight" response.