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excitement

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/noun3 syllables

Excitement means: the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.

Synonyms for excitement10

noun, as in the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervour

noun, as in disturbance usually in protest

agitation, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo

noun, as in the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

exhilaration

noun, as in something that agitates and arouses

excitation

also used for excitement

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What does excitement mean?4

noun

1

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up“his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”

2

disturbance usually in protest

3

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy“he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed”

4

something that agitates and arouses“he looked forward to the excitements of the day”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with excitement?1

three syllables

indictment
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Excitement in a sentence

  • We got hooked on it, the excitement, the dramatics and the whole thing.Cangarejo
  • When the excitement died down, the discussion resumed.CK
  • William's enthusiasm and excitement were infectious, spreading to everyone around him.Amastan
  • It was an unforgettable adventure, filled with excitement, joy, and a sense of wonder.Nuel
  • Every time she walks into the room, your eyes light up in excitement.Nuel
  • But, she has never offered much excitement in the bedroom.unknown
  • It was a daring adventure, full of thrill and excitement.unknown
  • At last they were ready, cheeks scarlet and eyes glowing with excitement.Hybrid

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Forms of excitement

as a noun

plural
excitements