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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If you want to add excitement to your life, try fear-surfing in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He excitement over music education and community outreach also proved a draw.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Despite a season to forget in the league, there is genuine excitement about their best run in the competition for 72 years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

These results feed into the excitement that we are going back there.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“All this excitement has me famished,” Sinchi said.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova