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

1. with excitement; in an excited manner
   • she shook his hand excitedly