Definitions

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 I casually mentioned this at-home birthday renaissance to a few friends while working on this guide, their reactions were nearly unanimous: excitement, relief — and then, almost immediately, anxiety about the cake.

From Salon

Bob Price, chair of governors, said he was "delighted" that it would be "welcoming both boys and girls to enjoy the stimulation and excitement of life" at MCS.

From BBC

The rise in gold prices has been stunning to watch and, with a surge of excitement, even more people piled in.

From MarketWatch

I feel a thrill of excitement run from my stomach up to my throat.

From Literature

“Strange,” he told the other two, his voice betraying a hint of excitement, as he began to think through the numbers as he wrote them down.

From Literature

excitement

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