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 Word Forms

• 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 song caused so much excitement that a call was made to Presley’s home to have him come in for an on-air interview.

From Los Angeles Times

“That changed my life,” said Pease, who was invigorated by the excitement and hope of the young comics around her.

From Los Angeles Times

The wider challenge for the Premier League 'product' this season has been the lack of excitement at both ends of the table.

From BBC

Beyond the dust, a palpable sense of excitement filled the air.

From Los Angeles Times

The soldiers' casting has caused some excitement online, with some publications breathily calling the actors "all of the internet's boyfriends" and "red hot rising stars".

From BBC

Related Words

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