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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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"There's been a lot of happiness and excitement, a lot of joy" but also "some anxiety and some wanting to get him home safely," Catherine said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

A combination of broad market momentum and excitement over recent business developments has pushed Intel’s stock to levels not seen in five years.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

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

"It was something they were all extremely excited about, from the shop manager who first found it, to higher up in head office, they've all followed this journey with great excitement," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Woo jumps up on Autumn’s shoulders and bends his knees in excitement a few times.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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