different between motivated vs excited

English

Verb

motivated

1. simple past tense and past participle of motivate

Adjective

motivated (comparative more motivated, superlative most motivated)

1. Enthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.

   We're looking for a highly motivated individual who will fit into our fast-paced corporate culture.

   • 2001, Norman E. Wallen, Jack R. Fraenkel, Educational Research: A Guide to the Process, page 177,

     It seems reasonable to assume that academically able students are more motivated toward academic activities than those less able, and that students from higher socioeconomic levels are more motivated toward school than those from lower socioeconomic levels.

   • 2009, J. Dan Rothwell, In Mixed Company: Communicating in Small Groups and Teams, page 373,

     In every instance, she has expressed enormous frustration with social loafers—virtual group members whose lackluster motivation leaves the bulk of group projects to members who are more motivated to excel.

   • 2010, Leif H. Smith, Todd M. Kays, Sports Psychology for Dummies, page 47,

     As an athlete, you'll feel more motivated when you're confident in your skill set and believe in your ability to continue to improve.

Translations

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?k?sa?t?d/

Adjective

excited (comparative more excited, superlative most excited)

1. Having great enthusiasm.

   He was very excited about his promotion.

   • 2011, Rebecca Black featuring Patrice Wilson, Friday

     Yesterday was Thursday, Thursday

     Today i-is Friday, Friday

     We-we-we so excited

     We so excited

     We gonna have a ball today.

2. (physics) Being in a state of higher energy.

   The excited electrons give off light when they drop to a lower energy state.

3. Having an erection; erect.
4. Sexually aroused.

Synonyms

• enthusiastic

Derived terms

• excited state
• self-excited

Translations

Verb

excited

1. past participle of excite