easily excited; volatile (esp of a nerve) ready to respond to a stimulus
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ex•cit•a•ble /ɪkˈsaɪtəbəl/USA pronunciation
adj.
ex•cit•a•bly, adv.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- easily excited:The children get excitable at Christmas.
ex•cit•a•bly, adv.
ex•cit•a•ble
(ik sī′tə bəl),USA pronunciation adj.
ex•cit′a•ble•ness, n.
ex•cit′a•bly, adv.
- easily excited:Prima donnas had the reputation of being excitable and temperamental.
- capable of being excited.
- Late Latin excitābilis. See excite, -able
- 1600–10
ex•cit′a•bly, adv.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged emotional, passionate, fiery.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged placid.
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