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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"I can't wait for you to see the brand new series of I Kissed A Girl, bringing all the excitement and joy that this show represents," she added.

From BBC

Whether soccer brings memories from your childhood or you’re new to the drama, excitement, and international flavor of the games, these tips can help your whole family get in on the action.

From Salon

The space for knowledge and intrigue — for the excitement of vast human opinion — exists in the in-between.

From Salon

There are also fears that geopolitical concerns will put a potential damper on the excitement of a cruise.

From MarketWatch

Wall Street welcomed the news of Prasad’s departure, though some analysts cautioned against too much excitement without knowing who his replacement will be.

From MarketWatch

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