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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When the Buzz was unveiled in 2022, it marked a high point in the excitement surrounding electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shares peaked at $60 in July 2020, after a flurry of excitement related to a government loan to kick-start drug production.

From Barron's

The anticipation of unwrapping a present heightens the excitement, which might account for enthusiasm about the delayed November consumer-price index reading on Thursday.

From Barron's

I relish in the mundaneness of interacting with others and the excitement of being myself.

From Los Angeles Times

Parenting and child behaviour specialist San Mehra explains the mismatch of high excitement layered with unpredictability is the perfect recipe for "Christmas overwhelm".

From BBC

excitement

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