Definitions

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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"Henry Pollock is always tremendously excited. That is his general state. He lives at a level of excitement," Borthwick added.

From BBC

Maybe excitement around a social platform can turn the stock’s fortunes around in 2026.

From Barron's

At a conference in December, Etsy executives expressed excitement for the secondhand clothing market, and said Depop had room to grow.

From MarketWatch

In a statement, Martin said he had welcomed the stage adaptation "with great enthusiasm and excitement", adding that it will be "thrilling to watch the events of this new play unfold in a live environment".

From BBC

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