Excitement: English Vocabulary List

in a way that is very favorable or enthusiastic

"He spoke of her in glowing terms."

"The former employee spoke of his old boss in glowing terms and recommended him highly for any future position."

to make someone tempted to do or try something

"Food makes mouth water."

"The prospect of a promotion made his mouth water for the new responsibilities."

with a high level of energy or enthusiasm

"He went into the meeting with all guns blazing."

"The new manager started the job with all guns blazing by changing every policy and procedure on his very first day at work."

feeling very happy and excited about something

"She was thrilled to pieces by the surprise."

"The young girl was thrilled to death when she met her favourite singer backstage after the concert."

to make someone become really amazed

"The beautiful view took my breath away."

"The view from the top of the mountain took my breath away with its stunning beauty and amazing colours."

used to describe to a person feels a sudden, strong emotional reaction or physical sensation, often due to excitement, surprise, fear, or attraction

"My heart skipped a beat suddenly."

"When I saw her smile, my heart skipped a beat and I felt butterflies in my stomach."

to feel really happy and fulfilled

"The child jumped for joy."

"The little boy jumped for joy when his father told him they were going to the theme park for his birthday."

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

"Fans went ape."

"The crowd began to go ape when their favorite band finally appeared on stage."

very thrilled or excited about something new that one has got

"He was like a kid with a new toy."

"The boy played with his new video game like a kid with a new toy and refused to stop for dinner."

used to refer to someone who is having a really good time and cannot control their excitement

"I was like a kid in a candy store."

"When we entered the bookshop he was like a kid in a candy store running excitedly from shelf to shelf."

used to refer to someone who is extremely pleased with their luck

"I passed, got a job offer, and won a prize — all my Christmases have come at once!"

"The company secured three major contracts in one week — it felt like all their Christmases had come at once."

to be bored to an extreme degree

"I am bored out of my mind."

"After hours of waiting in the empty room, he was completely bored out of his mind."

to hardly be able to wait for something due to intense excitement

"The dog chomped at the bit."

"The children were chomping at the bit to open their presents on Christmas morning."

a state in which little bumps appear on the skin and bodily hair becomes upright because of excitement, cold, or fear

"Cold winds gave me goose bumps."

"The horror movie was so frightening that she got goose bumps even though she had seen it before."

used when one is attentively watching or listening to someone or something with great interest or excitement

"The movie kept me on the edge of my seat."

"The suspenseful movie kept the audience on the edge of their seats until the very last scene."

to be really excited for something that is about to happen

"He licked his lips eagerly."

"The child licked his lips in anticipation of the sweet candy he was about to receive."

in a way that shows one's intense enthusiasm

"I'll be there with bells on."

"She promised to attend the festival with bells on, eager to participate in all the activities."

to be full of energy and excitement

"The kids are bouncing off the walls."

"The hyperactive child bounced off the walls after eating too much sugar at the birthday party."

full of energy and joy

"She woke up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed."

"The new interns arrived at work bright-eyed and bushy-tailed on their first day ready to learn everything."

used to say that one can do whatever one desires

"You are young and talented — the world is your oyster!"

"With her qualifications, experience, and network, the world was truly her oyster."

to overwhelm or defeat someone completely and unexpectedly

"The news knocked her off her feet."

"The sheer brilliance of the performance completely knocked the audience off their feet with its unexpected power."

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

"That small house really tickles my fancy."

"The idea of traveling to Japan really tickles my fancy so I am saving money for it."

to make someone tempted to do or try something

"It makes my mouth water."

"The aroma of freshly baked cookies coming from the kitchen made my mouth water with anticipation."

to become extremely excited or enthusiastic about something

"They will go ape."

"The crowd began to go ape when their favorite band finally took the stage."

to surprise or impress someone greatly

"It knocked me off my feet."

"The unexpected job offer with a significant salary increase completely knocked her off her feet."