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

Excessively excited, often to the point of losing composure.

"The children got overexcited before the party even started."

How to use overexcited

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo excited that it becomes hard to calm down.

Common pairings

overexcited children get overexcited

Word forms

more overexcited comparative, most overexcited superlative

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Etymology

From over- + excited.

Rhymes for overexcited

cited united edited suited indited excited limited invited visited spirited credited reunited

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Frequently asked questions

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.