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Definition of overexcited

overexcited

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
o · ver · ex · cit · ed
Adverb:overexcitedly
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Past Simple:overexcited
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Past Participle:overexcited
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Present Participle:overexciting
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overexcited Lexical Profile

overexcited Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Excessively excited, enthusiastic, or agitated to the point of losing composure or self-control.

Example

"The overexcited puppies were jumping all over the living room furniture when the guests arrived."

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• verb

1

To excite or stimulate someone or something to an excessive degree (past tense and past participle of overexcite).

Example

"The bright carnival lights and loud music overexcited the young children right before bedtime."

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• Rhymes for overexcited

• Nearby Words

overexaggerate
overexcitable
overexcite
overexcited
overexcitedly
overexcitement
overexercise

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