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 relish in the mundaneness of interacting with others and the excitement of being myself.

From Los Angeles Times

Parenting and child behaviour specialist San Mehra explains the mismatch of high excitement layered with unpredictability is the perfect recipe for "Christmas overwhelm".

From BBC

Nissan Sunderland's vice president of manufacturing Adam Pennick said: "There is huge pride and excitement in our team to be building this brilliant car in Sunderland."

From BBC

The audience was breathless not only with excitement but with phone activity recording the encounter for digital posterity.

From Los Angeles Times

He described to MarketWatch the rush of excitement upon seeing the surge in his account value on Oct.

From MarketWatch

excitement

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