Synonyms

excitement

American

[ik-sahyt-muhnt] / ɪkˈsaɪt mənt /

noun

an excited state or condition.

Synonyms:

ado, commotion, perturbation

Antonyms:

serenity
something that excites.

excitement British

/ ɪkˈsaɪtmənt /

noun

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

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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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If you do take them up on their offer, regardless of their opinion of your chosen property, it will be an added bonus on top of the excitement that homeownership already provides.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

There was excitement and intensity but perfection wasn’t expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Shareholder excitement about this repurchase wasn’t letting up on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

There's plenty of excitement among the 500-plus crowd gathering at Saturday's event in Sydney's Botanic Gardens.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

After that came a great hubbub of excitement.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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