Excitable

Excitable describes a person or animal that is easily stirred to excitement or enthusiasm, or is prone to becoming agitated or emotional. It implies a tendency to react quickly and intensely to stimuli. This can manifest as eagerness, delight, or even anger or fear. The level of excitability can vary from mild enthusiasm to extreme emotional outbursts, depending on the individual and the triggering circumstances. The core of the term highlights a sensitive nervous system that readily processes external events leading to strong internal responses.

Excitable meaning with examples

• The Excitable puppy yelped with joy, leaping around the room every time the owner reached for the leash. This demonstrates a high degree of enthusiasm. It's natural for them, with a little encouragement they soon became trained and calmer around the owners. This energy is often seen in young and spirited animals.