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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"We didn't expect skull parts and so many more bones. There was a fair amount of excitement when we saw what was hidden inside the block."

From Science Daily

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

From BBC

"We know the levels of Spain but they are also very aware of our level. The noise… it's excitement."

From BBC

He yips with excitement as his wet nose nuzzles my ear and neck, giving me his best version of a hug a dog can give.

From Literature

But in his excitement, he whacked his head on the bottom of a hanging lantern.

From Literature

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