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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But a clear-eyed look at the science shows there are major hurdles between today’s excitement and practical fusion energy.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the past three years, excitement about the potential for AI to transform the global economy has powered much of the gains in the U.S. stock market.

From MarketWatch

If you were already calm, your heart rate may have quickened with excitement.

From Los Angeles Times

Nacua aims to continue the recent streak of amplified success, which stems from the connection he has with Stafford and the “excitement” that permeates the Rams’ locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

When I’m in the thick of mitigating familial expectations, I find it helpful to remind myself that, for the most part, our relatives are coming from a place of excitement and love.

From MarketWatch

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