ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "EXCITED" in American Sign Language (ASL), use both hands with middle fingers extended, alternately brushing upward on your chest in quick, energetic movements to show the feeling of excitement and anticipation.
📖 Word definition
Feeling very enthusiastic and eager; having or showing strong feelings of anticipation or happiness about something.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands in modified "5" handshape with middle fingers prominently extended.
- Starting Position: Hands positioned on either side of your chest, middle fingers touching chest.
- Movement: Alternate quick upward brushing motions with middle fingers against chest.
- Path: Short, repeated upward strokes creating energetic rhythm.
- Hand Orientation: Palms facing your body, middle fingers making contact with chest.
- Facial Expression: Bright, enthusiastic expression with raised eyebrows and smile.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Too slow movement: Use quick, energetic motions to show excitement.
❌ Wrong finger: Use middle fingers, not index fingers or whole hand.
❌ Moving together: Alternate hands, don't move both simultaneously.
❌ Flat expression: Show excitement in your face, not just hands.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I'm excited for vacation."
How to sign: Point to yourself ("I") → sign "excited" (alternating middle finger brushes on chest) → sign "for" → sign "vacation" (thumbs at armpits, wiggle fingers).
"The children are excited."
How to sign: Sign "children" (pat air at different heights) → sign "excited" (with enthusiastic facial expression showing their energy).
"She's excited about graduation."
How to sign: Point to her ("she") → sign "excited" → sign "about" → sign "graduation" (G hand moves from forehead down and out).