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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The pandemic isn’t over but we can at least perceive its end; we’ve also long accepted the fact that we’re stupid and contagious, but also bored and antsy and hankering for excitement.
From Salon
The stock has gained 13% this year so far, partially fueled by excitement over the potential revenue from rebuilding Venezuela’s energy sector with the backing of the U.S. government.
From Barron's
Taiwan's reliance on AI has left some experts worried about the economic impact if the bubble of excitement around the technology were to burst.
From Barron's
For years, football fans have loved her sass and the excitement she exudes as she shouts out her picks, grabbing the anointed team’s helmet and sometimes tossing the opponent’s.
From Los Angeles Times
As the excitement settles, the technologies that truly change society fade into the background.
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