Excitable

/ɪkˈsaɪtəbl/

adjective

Easily excited or upset.

My little brother is so excitable, he cries if he doesn't get what he wants immediately.

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Indicates someone shows emotions such as excitement or fear more intensely than usual.

During the fireworks, the excitable crowd cheered and screamed with joy.

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Suggests that a person or animal gets stimulated by small or large events easily.

The excitable puppy started running around at the sound of the doorbell.

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While often seen as a negative trait, being excitable can indicate enthusiasm and passion.

Her excitable energy brought life to the quiet meeting.

agitateenergetichyperactiveimpulsivejumpynervousrestlessvolatile

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