excitement

[ik-sahyt-muhnt] / ɪkˈsaɪt mənt /

NOUN

enthusiasm; incitement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

action activity ado agitation animation bother discomposure disturbance dither excitation ferment fever flurry heat hubbub hullabaloo hurry impulse instigation intoxication kicks melodrama motive movement perturbation provocation stimulation stimulus stir titillation to-do urge wildness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness depression happiness order peace stillness

STRONG

cessation discouragement frigidity hate hindrance idleness inaction inactivity inertia quiet rest stoppage

WEAK

apathy boredom dullness lull

Example Sentences

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As the excitement settles, the technologies that truly change society fade into the background.

From The Wall Street Journal

On the pitch, the continent's two leading sides reaching the final made for a more attractive showpiece on paper, but the lack of shocks and the general predictability of earlier rounds removed much excitement.

From Barron's

“It’s been pretty heavy consensus that the market is broadening out,” he added, creating some “excitement” for investors this year as they rotate into stocks beyond the Magnificent Seven.

From MarketWatch

That relief quickly gave way to confidence and excitement.

From Science Daily

"They had a great joy and excitement about beginning their young family together."

From BBC

excitement

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