Learn how to use the comparative “more excited” and superlative “most excited” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “excited”?

The comparative form of “excited” is “more excited”.

Example

I am more excited about the concert than I am about the movie.

Example

Winning the championship is more excited than winning a regular game.

What is the superlative form of “excited”?

The superlative form of “excited” is “most excited”.

Example

Getting accepted into my dream college was the most excited I've ever been.

Example

The birth of my child was the most excited moment of my life.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "excited" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more excited" and "most excited" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of excitement.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Excited" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more excited”

Used to describe someone who is more eager or passionate about something.

Example

She is more enthusiastic about traveling than staying at home.

Used to indicate a higher level of excitement or joy.

Example

I am more thrilled about the surprise party than anyone else.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most excited”

Used to describe someone who is the most eager or passionate about something.

Example

He is the most enthusiastic person I know when it comes to sports.

Used to indicate the highest level of excitement or joy.

Example

Winning the lottery was the most thrilled I've ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more excited”

When using the comparative form "more excited" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I am more excited about the concert than I am about the movie." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of excitement for the concert is higher than the level of excitement for the movie.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more excited” and “most excited” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Events

    The wedding was more excited than I anticipated.

    The wedding was more excited than I anticipated.

  • 2Achievements

    Winning the award was the most excited moment of my career.

    Winning the award was the most excited moment of my career.

  • 3Surprises

    Receiving unexpected gifts is more excited than planned ones.

    Receiving unexpected gifts is more excited than planned ones.

  • 4Announcements

    Hearing the good news made me the most excited person in the room.

    Hearing the good news made me the most excited person in the room.

Related idioms and phrases

Jump for joy

To be extremely happy or excited about something.

Example

She jumped for joy when she received her acceptance letter.

On cloud nine

To be in a state of extreme happiness or euphoria.

Example

After winning the competition, he was on cloud nine.

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