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excitedly

/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd.li/
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Adjective:excited
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1

In an eager, enthusiastic, or animated manner filled with anticipation or emotion.

Example

"The children chattered excitedly as they waited to board the train for their first trip to the coast."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the past participial adjective 'excited' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The verb 'excite' derives from Old French 'exciter', from Latin 'excitare' ('to call forth, rouse, or stimulate').

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