Excited Similes
11 classic and creative similes for Excited - vivid comparisons you can use in writing, essays, and conversation. Browse the full list.
- Keyed up as a violin before a performance
- Electric as a stage before a rock show
- Eager as a racer at the starting line
- Giddy as a bride on her wedding day
- Wired as an espresso drinker at noon
- Buzzing as a beehive in summer
- Pumped as an athlete before a final
- Thrilled as a fan at a sold-out concert
- Excited as a puppy at dinner time
- Excited as a kid on Christmas morning
- As excited as a blind lesbian in a fish shop
Frequently asked
What does "as excited as" mean?
"As excited as" is a simile - a comparison using "as" to make a quality vivid. When something is "as excited as" something else, the speaker is using the second thing as a familiar example of excitedness, so the reader can picture the quality instead of just reading the word.
How many "as excited as" similes are there?
SimileStack lists 11 similes for Excited. Common ones include "As excited as a blind lesbian in a fish shop" and "Buzzing as a beehive in summer". The full list is on this page.
When should I use a "excited" simile in writing?
Use a "excited" simile when you want the reader to feel excitedness rather than just register the adjective. They work especially well in description, character work, and dialogue, where one well-chosen comparison can do the work of a whole paragraph.