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Definition of excitedness

excitedness

/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd.nəs/
ex · cit · ed · ness
Adverb:excitedly
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Adjective:excited
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excitedness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being emotionally aroused, eager, or enthusiastic.

Example

"The children's excitedness was evident as they waited for the holiday parade to begin."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While grammatically valid, 'excitedness' is much less common in standard English than 'excitement,' which is generally preferred unless emphasizing a specific temporary state or behavioral quality of being excited.

• Rhymes for excitedness

• Nearby Words

excite
excited
excitedly
excitedness
excitement
exciting
excitingly

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Excitedness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/excitedness
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