psyched

Eagerly fired up

Psyched means excited, energized, or mentally prepared for something: I'm so psyched for the concert tonight.

The word suggests eager anticipation or having worked oneself into a state of readiness.

To psych someone out is to intimidate or unnerve them through psychological tactics.

To psych oneself up is to mentally prepare: She psyched herself up before the interview.

excited

thrilled

Overjoyed beyond measure

  • stokedExtremely enthusiastic, slang
  • pumpedExcitedly eager, energized
  • ampedSlang for thrilled

jazzed · fired-up · hyped · elated · exhilarated · electrified · buzzing · giddy · ecstatic · euphoric

eager

ready

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  • keenSharp or enthusiastic
  • raringExtremely eager, impatient
  • gung-hoUnquestioningly enthusiastic

itching · hungry · primed · motivated · enthusiastic · avid · fervent · ardent · zealous · passionate

energized

revved

Increased rotational speed

vibrant · dynamic · lively · peppy · zippy · bouncy · buoyant · spirited · vigorous · invigorated

Categories
Opposites
emotional excitement/enthusiasm

psycheddreading

Anticipating with apprehension

unenthusiastic · apathetic · indifferent · unexcited · unenthused

readiness/motivation

psycheddreading

Anticipating with apprehension

reluctant · unprepared · hesitant · unwilling · unmotivated

emotional valence toward an event

psycheddreading

Anticipating with apprehension

apprehensive · anxious · nervous · reluctant · uneager

Phrases
Family

psychic, psyche, psychology, psych, psychologist, psychological, psychedelic, psych out, psychiatrist

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G