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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"We know the levels of Spain but they are also very aware of our level. The noise… it's excitement."

From BBC

He yips with excitement as his wet nose nuzzles my ear and neck, giving me his best version of a hug a dog can give.

From Literature

But in his excitement, he whacked his head on the bottom of a hanging lantern.

From Literature

Victor Glover — a former Ontario High School wrestler and Navy test pilot who often wears his excitement on his royal-blue jumpsuit sleeve — will be the first Black person to reach the moon.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever excitement remains is being scooped up by upstarts that look fresher and healthier than the legacy brands gathering dust in the middle of the aisle.

From The Wall Street Journal

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