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
noun, as in disturbance usually in protest
noun, as in the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
noun, as in something that agitates and arouses
What does excitement mean?4
noun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up“his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled”
disturbance usually in protest
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy“he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed”
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
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