B1adverbemotions
US/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd.li/
UK/ɪkˈsaɪ.tɪd.li/
in a way that shows you feel happy, eager and full of energy
In context
The children ran excitedly to the front door when they heard the car.
She talked excitedly about her new job for the whole dinner.
The crowd waited excitedly for the band to come on stage.
Words that go with excitedly
verb + adverb
- talk excitedlyThey talked excitedly about the trip.
- shout excitedlyThe kids shouted excitedly when the snow began to fall.
- wave excitedlyShe waved excitedly from the window.
- jump excitedlyThe puppy jumped excitedly around the room.
- chatter excitedlyThe students chattered excitedly on the bus.
- whisper excitedlyThey whispered excitedly before the lights went down.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is excitedly about the trip.Correct: She is excited about the trip.