excitedly

Everyday

In an excited way; full of eager, happy energy or strong feeling. tree →

In the lessons

A common story word showing how characters speak or move when they are thrilled or worked up: «said excitedly», «jumped up and down excitedly», «chattered excitedly». It helps readers hear the voice. It can also show nervous excitement in a frightening moment.

Examples

• «We're going to the seaside!» she shouted excitedly. tree →
• The children chattered excitedly about the school trip. tree →
• The puppy wagged its tail excitedly. tree →
• Toad danced excitedly around the yellow cart. tree →
• Alice ran excitedly after the White Rabbit. tree →
• The fans waved their flags excitedly. tree →
• He opened his birthday present excitedly. tree →
• “Peter,” said Wendy excitedly, “that was Cinderella, and he found her, and they lived happily ever after.” tree →

Note

Adverb from «excited»; related words: excite, exciting, excitement. Remember: you are «excited» (your feeling); a thing is «exciting» (it causes the feeling). Spelling: ex-cit-ed-ly, with one t.