Antonyms for excited

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-sahy-tid

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsaɪ tɪd

Definition of excited

Origin : 1650s, "magnetically or electrically stimulated;" modern sense of "agitated" attested 1855; past participle adjective from excite. Related: Excitedly.

adj inspired; upset

Example sentences :

Milza endeavoured, in her own artless way, to soothe the distress her words had excited.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

The box was passed from hand to hand, and excited universal admiration.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

This so excited the admiration of Speusippus, that a love of philosophy was kindled within him.
Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child

It seems impossible now, but I was excited even about the dinner.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

They told me to lie quietly in bed this morning, but I'm not tired, not excited.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

"It's all right, boys," cried the captain to the excited mob.
Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr

An intense feeling of contempt so excited her that she stood up on her feet.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

He's a journalist, and a journalist can only work when he's excited.
Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

I said, for his words had excited my interest in a great degree.
Extract from : « Green Mansions » by W. H. Hudson

My ambition was excited to deserve his friendship, and to accomplish his predictions.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Synonyms for excited

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