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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

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After local officials generated excitement in the 1960s with the “Backbone” plan for a subway along Wilshire from Westwood to downtown and elevated rail to El Monte, the project struggled to get funding.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The latest trailer, shared by Universal Studios, has stoked excitement and given fans a closer look at the Greek hero and his perilous and, at times, fantastical journey.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

After leading the recent rally in the semiconductor sector, Intel’s stock has ignited further on Wall Street’s excitement over a reported Apple partnership.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Investors are balancing excitement from strong AI earnings with concerns about a potential AI bubble and wondering when to take profits.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

By the time I sat down to dinner, that happiness was doing somersaults of excitement in my stomach.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan

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