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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 on the morning of 26 April 1986, Serhiy remembers waking around 6am, full of excitement, to find his wedding day had dawned gloriously sunny.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

The CPU boom adds to the excitement around AMD’s next earnings report, expected out in early May.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Olympics dropped earlier this month for locals, emotions around town quickly moved from pure excitement to shock and confusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

An endeavor once bathed in excitement and wonder ended in tragedy and trauma for those who witnessed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Danny hollered his excitement into the sea breeze.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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