Excited

adjective

Meaning: The happy, jumpy feeling before something fun.

Full meaning: Very happy and enthusiastic about something coming.

Phonics sounds: e-x-c-i-t-e-d — blend them together!

Example: “I was excited about the zoo trip.”

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Category: feelings · Frequency rank: 35 (smaller = more common)

🥱 tired

The sleepy feeling when you need rest.

🍽️ hungry

The rumbly feeling when you need food.

😠 angry

The feeling when something makes you very cross.

😨 afraid

The feeling when you think something might hurt you.

💗 kind

Being gentle and nice to other people.

🥤 thirsty

The dry feeling when you need a drink.

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