excitement
Americannoun
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an excited state or condition.
- Synonyms:
- ado, commotion, perturbation
- Antonyms:
- serenity
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something that excites.
noun
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the state of being excited
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a person or thing that excites; stimulation or thrill
Related Words
See agitation.
Other Word Forms
- hyperexcitement noun
- superexcitement noun
Etymology
Origin of excitement
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English excitament, “encouragement,” from Medieval Latin excitāmentum; excite + -ment
Example Sentences
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The answer was yes, and so we hopped out of the vehicle and ran with excitement.
From Los Angeles Times
But he’s also been gratified to see the excitement among younger fans regarding what he views as the Beach Boys’ last great album.
From Los Angeles Times
Not only has Holland felt better physically, she credits grocery shopping at the ranch with sparking new excitement and creativity in her cooking routine.
From Los Angeles Times
The challenge for Bloomingdale’s, which also includes 25 outlet stores and four smaller format locations, is how to create that level of excitement across all of its stores, not just a select few.
He added: "People in the Borders are fairly reserved and they don't show their excitement, unless its rugby."
From BBC
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