excitement

[ik-sahyt-muhnt]

noun

1. an excited state or condition.

   Synonyms: ado, commotion, perturbation
   Antonyms: serenity

2. something that excites.

excitement

/ ɪkˈsaɪtmənt /

noun

1. the state of being excited

2. a person or thing that excites; stimulation or thrill

Other Word Forms

• hyperexcitement noun
• superexcitement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of excitement¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English excitament, “encouragement,” from Medieval Latin excitāmentum; excite + -ment

Synonym Study

See agitation.

Example Sentences

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift announced their engagement more than a week ago, and the excitement has yet to wear off for the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

From Los Angeles Times

You could seriously feel your excitement as you told him your drunken story of meeting him.

From Los Angeles Times

Part of the excitement of going to the movies is not knowing exactly what kind of experience you might have with a film.

From Salon

Mr Shah believes that another person or company will soon set a new record for the highest price of an .ai domain purchase, such is the continuing excitement around AI.

From BBC

The soft early-season schedule will place USC in a limbo of sorts, as it will be incapable of generating any excitement for its team.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• buzz 
• commotion 
• confusion 
• drama 
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• emotion 
• feeling 
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• furor 
• fuss 
• hysteria 
• motivation 
• passion 
• rage 
• thrill 
• trepidation 
• tumult 
• turmoil 
• warmth