excitedly
UK: ɪkˈsaɪtɪdli | US: ɪkˈsaɪtɪdli
adv. in a manner showing enthusiasm, eagerness, or agitation
adv. with heightened emotional or physical arousal
The word "excitedly" derives from the verb "excite," which originates from Latin excitare ("to call forth, stir up"), combining ex- (out) + citare (to set in motion). The suffix -ed forms the past participle, and -ly converts it into an adverb. Over time, "excite" evolved from literal stirring (e.g., waking someone) to metaphorical arousal (e.g., emotions). The adverb "excitedly" emerged in the 19th century to describe actions performed with visible enthusiasm.
She waved excitedly when she saw her friend across the street.
The children ran excitedly toward the ice cream truck.
He spoke excitedly about his upcoming trip to Japan.
The dog barked excitedly at the sight of its leash.
The audience clapped excitedly after the surprise performance.