excitingly
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /ɛksˈaɪtɪŋli/
US
- /ɛksˈaɪtɪŋli/
Description
- in a thrilling way
- with eager energy
- full of enthusiasm
- in a lively way
"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.
"Excitingly" is an adverb that describes the way an action happens, especially when it is full of enthusiasm, high energy, or a sense of thrill. While the adjective "exciting" names a quality, this adverb shows the manner of the action. For example, an event can be exciting, but someone can speak, run, react, or wait excitedly. It adds feeling and movement to the verb it modifies.
You might use "excitingly" when describing someone's reaction to a new chance: "She excitedly accepted the invitation to join the team." It can also describe how an event develops: "The championship game ended excitingly with a last-minute goal." In both cases, the word suggests strong feeling and forward motion.
Beyond big events, "excitingly" also fits smaller moments of happy anticipation. For example, "The children excitedly decorated the house for the holidays" or "He excitedly prepared for his first day at his new job." Whenever you want to show that an action happens with joy, eagerness, or strong energy, this word helps bring the scene to life.
Examples
- 1
Children's excitement
The kids talked excitingly about the school play all the way home.
- 2
Reported speech
"They chose our design," Maya said excitingly.
- 3
Story ending
The article ends excitingly, with a hint that a second book is coming.
- 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