adj
overexcited
Overexcited (adj) means Excessively excited, often to the point of losing composure. Example: “The children got overexcited before the party even started.”
adj
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Excessively excited, often to the point of losing composure.
"The children got overexcited before the party even started."
How to use overexcited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo excited that it becomes hard to calm down.
Common pairings
overexcited children
get overexcited
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overexcited
- Superlative
- most overexcited
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Etymology
From over- + excited.
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What does “overexcited” mean?
The word “overexcited” means excessively excited, often to the point of losing composure. In plain terms, so excited that it becomes hard to calm down.
How do you use “overexcited” in a sentence?
Here is “overexcited” used in a sentence: “The children got overexcited before the party even started.”
What part of speech is “overexcited”?
“Overexcited” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of overexcited?
"overexcited" (adj) means excessively excited, often to the point of losing composure.