excitedly
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Definition
Adverb: * With excitement; in an excited manner: Describes an action done with strong feelings of eagerness, enthusiasm, or anticipation.
Usage
The word "excitedly" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the subject is full of excitement while doing something.
Examples
- The children ran excitedly towards the ice cream truck.
- "We won!" she shouted excitedly into the phone.
- He talked excitedly about his upcoming trip.
- The puppy wagged its tail excitedly when its owner came home.
Advanced Usage
- In narrative contrast: Can be used to highlight a character's emotional state against a calmer backdrop.
- While others waited patiently, he paced the room excitedly.
Variants and Related Words
- Excited (adjective): Feeling or showing excitement.
- The excited crowd cheered for the team.
- Excitement (noun): A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- There was a sense of excitement in the air.
Synonyms
- Eagerly: With keen interest or enthusiasm.
- Enthusiastically: With intense and eager enjoyment or approval.
- Animatedly: In a lively and energetic way.
Antonyms
- Calmly: In a relaxed and quiet manner.
- Apathetically: Without interest or enthusiasm.
- Indifferently: Without concern or interest.
Adverb
- with excitement; in an excited manner
- she shook his hand excitedly