excitement

[ ik-sahyt-muhnt ]

noun

1. an excited state or condition.

   Synonyms: ado, commotion, perturbation

   Antonyms: serenity

2. something that excites.

excitement

/ ɪkˈsaɪtmənt /

noun

1. the state of being excited
2. a person or thing that excites; stimulation or thrill

Other Words From

• hyper·ex·citement noun
• super·ex·citement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of excitement¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English excitament, “encouragement,” from Medieval Latin excitāmentum; excite + -ment

Synonym Study

See agitation.

Example Sentences

The top two sharpshooters in NBA history squared off Monday night — Clippers three-point king James Harden and Golden State long-distance wonder Stephen Curry bringing a high level of excitement to the Intuit Dome.

From Los Angeles Times

"We had a couple who were coming here for their first wedding anniversary, you could see the excitement in their eyes."

From BBC

“I live in fear but also excitement at the idea that he might actually watch this,” Yu says.

From Los Angeles Times

While some advocates wish nuclear revitalization wasn’t being driven by energy-hungry AI technology, the excitement around nuclear power is more palpable than it has been in a generation, they say.

From Los Angeles Times

The real excitement came when the 20-story-tall booster rocket returned to the launch site and was caught in mid-air by two giant metal arms.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• adventure
• buzz
• commotion
• confusion
• drama
• elation
• emotion
• feeling
• frenzy
• furor
• fuss
• hysteria
• motivation
• passion
• rage
• thrill
• trepidation
• tumult
• turmoil
• warmth