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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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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

Despite a season to forget in the league, there is genuine excitement about their best run in the competition for 72 years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Victor Glover — a former Ontario High School wrestler and Navy test pilot who often wears his excitement on his royal-blue jumpsuit sleeve — will be the first Black person to reach the moon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Strange,” he told the other two, his voice betraying a hint of excitement, as he began to think through the numbers as he wrote them down.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.