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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

Example Sentences

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That rare feeling of excitement emerged once again, seeing J.J.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

The excitement comes with its own vernacular, as “powder hounds” hit the slopes, looking for “fresh tracks” and “chasing pow.”

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

US rapper Curry tells BBC Newsbeat of his excitement and shock that his song reached new heights this week.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Furthermore, with the vehicle seemingly still just in the planning stages, there’s reason for investors to temper their excitement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Next he relived the day Abby was born and felt the excitement of going to the hospital to meet his baby sister.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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