excited vs calm
excited
Definitions
adjective
- (of persons) excessively affected by emotion
- marked by uncontrolled excitement or emotion
- (of e.g. a molecule) made reactive or more reactive
- in an aroused state
Examples
They were now surrounded on all sides by a ring of excited, curious faces.
Not for a very long time has the discovery of new music so profoundly moved and excited me as the contents of this disc.
The overseer, a great strong man, cracking his "blacksnake" from time to time, to enforce authority, excited our strong indignation.
calm
Definitions
adjective
- not agitated; without losing self-possession
- (of weather) free from storm or wind
noun
- steadiness of mind under stress
- wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale
verb
- cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to
- make steady
- become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation
- make calm or still
Examples
The calm was eerie; the vista serene and surreal.
Evidentally, this is an effective way for her to keep herself calm because she is easily excitable.
Jeffrey's voice was rough and his words were harsh but Anthony remained calm and cool, save his eyes.
