Emotions

EXCITED

Excited describes a state of heightened enthusiasm and eager anticipation. It produces physical signs like a racing heart and a burst of energy, driven by the release of dopamine. Excitement and anxiety share similar bodily responses, differing mainly in how we interpret them.

EXCITED is the kind of word that shows up in themed word searches like Strands. Themed puzzles group words like this under a shared category — here, Emotions.