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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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European companies seeking to stoke investor excitement in the U.S. can also find it hard to make people care, Kerr said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The excitement at ground control was palpable, Gibbons said, adding that it was a "special" moment filled with tears, hugs and laughter.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

AMC tries to make sure all its vessels sell out because it drives excitement among fans, Storm said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Ahead of her premiere, she expressed excitement for briefly substituting concerts with theatre performances.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

She was burbling with excitement as if they were the kind of people who regularly discussed Guinness world records.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman