excitable
UK/ik'saitәbl/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
adj.
Easily excited or emotionally aroused
易兴奋的；容易激动的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexciteout of, former
+
-ablemove, rouse, excite
=excitable
excite + -able (capable of being) = easily excited, quick to get worked up. Often of temperament (an excitable child) or of nerve/tissue in biology.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The puppy was so excitable that it jumped at every visitor.
- 2.
He has an excitable temperament and reacts strongly to news.