Eager as a racer at the starting lineBy Jamie Archer / SimilesSynonyms: keen, ready, excited, impatient, poisedFor excitement held on a short leash, waiting for the signal.Tags: ExcitedMore similes for ExcitedExcited as a puppy at dinner timePumped as an athlete before a finalBuzzing as a beehive in summerExcited as a kid on Christmas morningKeyed up as a violin before a performanceGiddy as a bride on her wedding daySee all "Excited" similes →