# How to Sign “Excited” in Sign Language

Being excited is like riding a rollercoaster of emotions, with each peak and dip bringing a rush of adrenaline and anticipation. Did you know that the feeling of excitement activates the same part of the brain as when we receive rewards?

## Signing “Excited”

1. **Hand shape**: Start with your hands in an “open-8” handshape, with your middle finger extended.  
2. **Hand location**: Bring your hands in front of your body at about chest level, palms facing the body.  
3. **Movement**: One at a time, sweep each hand upward.  
4. **Facial expression**: Raise your eyebrows and crack a smile to match the feeling of being excited.

## Learn how to sign other emotions!

[happy](/content/asl/happy/index.html) \| [sad](/content/asl/sad/index.html) \| [angry](/content/asl/angry/index.html) \| [scared](/content/asl/scared/index.html) \| [excited](/content/asl/excited/index.html) \| [nervous](/content/asl/nervous/index.html) \| [calm](/content/asl/calm/index.html) \| [jealous](/content/asl/jealous/index.html) \| [hungry](/content/asl/hungry/index.html) \| [thirsty](/content/asl/thirsty/index.html)

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