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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I scanned the map of nearby studios and, to my excitement, found one that offered salsa, another dance form I had missed terribly, only 15 minutes away.

From Salon

Over time, the Elmer plate lost most of its original sense of excitement.

From The Wall Street Journal

The excitement around artificial intelligence led to a record year for certain types of fundraising.

From Los Angeles Times

Regardless of the critics and the excitement of the show, this is actually going to touch so many kids out there.

From Los Angeles Times

Slate’s big bet is that a radically reduced sticker price and a new kind of business model can rekindle excitement about the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

excitement

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