Synonyms excited

Synonyms

excited

ecstatic ▪ elated ▪ euphoric ▪ rapturous ▪ exhilarated

These words all describe feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.

excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:

The kids were excited about the holiday.

ecstatic very happy, excited and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm:

Sally was ecstatic about her new job.

elated happy and excited because of something good that has happened or will happen:

I was elated with the thrill of success.

euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:

My euphoric mood could not last.

rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:

He was greeted with rapturous applause.

exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:

She felt exhilarated with the speed.

Patterns

to feel excited/​elated/​euphoric/​exhilarated

to be excited/​ecstatic/​elated/​euphoric at something

to be excited/​ecstatic/​elated about something

to be excited/​elated/​exhilarated by something

to be ecstatic/​elated/​exhilarated with something