adjective

excitable

ihk-SEYE-tuh-buhl

Excitable (adjective) means Easily made excited or agitated. Example: “The puppy is so excitable that it barks at every visitor.”

adjective

Easily made excited or agitated.

"The puppy is so excitable that it barks at every visitor."

In biology/physics, capable of responding to a stimulus by moving into an active or "excited" state.

"Nerve cells are excitable tissue, firing signals in response to stimulation."

How to use excitable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishQuick to get worked up or stimulated.

Common pairings

excitable child excitable crowd

more excitable comparative, most excitable superlative

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From excite + the adjective suffix -able.

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What does “excitable” mean?

The word “excitable” means easily made excited or agitated. In plain terms, quick to get worked up or stimulated.

How do you pronounce “excitable”?

“Excitable” is pronounced ihk-SEYE-tuh-buhl (/ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “excitable” in a sentence?

Here is “excitable” used in a sentence: “The puppy is so excitable that it barks at every visitor.”

What part of speech is “excitable”?

“Excitable” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “excitable” have?

“Excitable” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: easily made excited or agitated.