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

These latest developments could help Alphabet’s stock sustain its recent AI-fueled momentum that extends beyond chip excitement.

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This is not the moment to run on fumes or holiday excitement alone.

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No high school team in Southern California has generated more interest and excitement.

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Crane, who is 70, has re-created that early sense of excitement and accomplishment since retiring.

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After Centennial quarterback Dominick Catalano took a knee to run out the clock, the sellout crowd went wild with noise and excitement as Centennial players celebrated on the field.

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• commotion 
• confusion 
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• furor 
• fuss 
• hysteria 
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• thrill 
• trepidation 
• tumult 
• turmoil 
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