Is stoked formal or informal?

It is informal. Use it in speech, texts, or relaxed writing.

What is the difference between stoked and excited?

Stoked is more casual and often stronger than excited.

Can I use stoked in IELTS writing?

It is usually too informal for IELTS academic writing.

Is stoked common in Indian English?

Many learners know it from movies, music, and online English.

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stoked

/stəʊkt/

IELTSAcademic

adjective

Very excited, pleased, or enthusiastic about something. It is informal and common in spoken English.

I'm stoked about the concert tonight.
She was stoked to hear the news.
We were stoked after winning the match.

Adinary Nuance

Stoked is stronger and more casual than excited. It sounds upbeat and friendly, but not formal enough for most academic or business writing. People often use it when they feel real excitement, not just mild interest.

In other languages

Vietnamese: phấn khích
Spanish: emocionado
Chinese: 兴奋的
Japanese: わくわくした
Korean: 신난

Etymology

Stoked comes from the verb stoke, meaning to feed a fire. In American slang in the late 20th century, it came to mean "full of excitement."

Common phrases

stoked aboutstoked tototally stoked

Synonyms

excited thrilled pumped

Related words

happy enthusiastic keen

Frequently asked questions

Is stoked formal or informal?: It is informal. Use it in speech, texts, or relaxed writing.
What is the difference between stoked and excited?: Stoked is more casual and often stronger than excited.
Can I use stoked in IELTS writing?: It is usually too informal for IELTS academic writing.
Is stoked common in Indian English?: Many learners know it from movies, music, and online English.