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excitingly

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɛksˈaɪtɪŋli/

US

  • /ɛksˈaɪtɪŋli/

Description

"Excitingly" describes how something happens with strong energy, joy, or eager feeling. Think about a roller coaster rushing through a loop or a surprise party suddenly coming to life. These moments do not just happen; they unfold in a lively, full-of-feeling way. You might excitedly unwrap a long-awaited gift or excitedly share a secret with a friend.

This word works well for actions that feel vivid and full of emotion. For instance, "The crowd cheered excitedly as the band took the stage" or "She talked excitedly about her travels to anyone who would listen." It draws attention to the energy behind the action.

Examples

  1. 1

    Children's excitement

    The kids talked excitingly about the school play all the way home.

  2. 2

    Reported speech

    "They chose our design," Maya said excitingly.

  3. 3

    Story ending

    The article ends excitingly, with a hint that a second book is coming.

  4. 4

    Promising news

    Excitingly, the first test results were better than the team had hoped.

    • Grammar

      Sentence-start "Excitingly" introduces news that feels very promising or interesting.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • excitinglyadverb