excitement
Americannoun
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an excited state or condition.
- Synonyms:
- ado, commotion, perturbation
- Antonyms:
- serenity
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something that excites.
noun
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the state of being excited
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a person or thing that excites; stimulation or thrill
Related Words
See agitation.
Other Word Forms
- hyperexcitement noun
- superexcitement noun
Etymology
Origin of excitement
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English excitament, “encouragement,” from Medieval Latin excitāmentum; excite + -ment
Example Sentences
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Shareholder excitement about this repurchase wasn’t letting up on Thursday.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Ahead of her premiere, she expressed excitement for briefly substituting concerts with theatre performances.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
"We didn't expect skull parts and so many more bones. There was a fair amount of excitement when we saw what was hidden inside the block."
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Victor Glover — a former Ontario High School wrestler and Navy test pilot who often wears his excitement on his royal-blue jumpsuit sleeve — will be the first Black person to reach the moon.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The prince rambled on and on until he worked himself into so much excitement he literally shut down and fell asleep.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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