overexcited
UK[ˌəʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd]US[ˌoʊvərɪkˈsaɪtɪd]
adj
too excited, especially in a way that is not controlled or sensible
adj
(of a person, animal, or their behavior) showing an excessive or agitated state of excitement
Morpheme Breakdown
over
excited
over
excessive
excited
aroused
Etymology
the word 'overexcited' is a modern english compound formed by adding the intensifying prefix 'over-' to the adjective 'excited'. the prefix 'over-' originates from the proto-germanic 'uber', which carried meanings of 'over' or 'above', and evolved in old english to signify excess or beyond a limit. the core element, 'excited', derives from the latin verb 'excitare', meaning 'to rouse, call out, or awaken', itself from 'ex-' (out) and 'citare' (to set in motion). therefore, the literal construction 'excessively aroused' perfectly captures the modern sense of being in an agitated state beyond what is normal or appropriate.
Analysis
Structure: over (excessive) + excited (aroused)
over (from old english 'ofer', meaning above, beyond, excessively; a prefix indicating excess). excited (from latin 'excitare', meaning to call forth, arouse; a past participle adjective meaning stirred up).
Examples
the children were overexcited after eating too much candy at the party.
try not to get overexcited; we need to think about this calmly and logically.
the dog became overexcited by the sight of its leash and started running in circles.