Sad-cited

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    The feeling of being sad and excited at the same time, especially at the transition from an ending to a beginning.

    "I’m really sad to see him go. I’m sad for the show. But I’m also excited, and I told Lennie that. I told him that I’m “sad-cited.” It’s tough. He’s a great guy and a great actor. I’m sad I won’t be learning from him as much. He’s an amazing actor, but you learn more about life and how to be a good person, the stuff not associated with acting, from him. He’s that kind of guy."

Example

More examples

"I’m really sad to see him go. I’m sad for the show. But I’m also excited, and I told Lennie that. I told him that I’m “sad-cited.” It’s tough. He’s a great guy and a great actor. I’m sad I won’t be learning from him as much. He’s an amazing actor, but you learn more about life and how to be a good person, the stuff not associated with acting, from him. He’s that kind of guy."

Etymology

Blend of sad + excited.

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