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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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If you do take them up on their offer, regardless of their opinion of your chosen property, it will be an added bonus on top of the excitement that homeownership already provides.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

There was excitement and intensity but perfection wasn’t expected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Shareholder excitement about this repurchase wasn’t letting up on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

"And I thought he will just surprise us and will play with the same verve and excitement but, yeah, he struggles to have the full impact."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Everything was ready, but, needing some outlet for my excitement, I fussed with the pottery on a shelf in the corner of the shop.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.