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excitement

/ɪk'saɪtmənt/

Synonyms of excitement Antonyms of excitement Examples of excitement Usage of excitement Parts of excitement Definition that contains excitement Words sounding like excitement Explanation of excitement

noun
something that agitates and arouses
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"he looked forward to the excitements of the day"

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excitation

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rousing arousal
noun
the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
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"his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"

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excitation fervor fervour inflammation

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emotional arousal
noun
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
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"he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"

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exhilaration

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joy joyfulness joyousness
noun
disturbance usually in protest
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agitation hullabaloo turmoil upheaval

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disturbance

Examples of excitement

"he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
"his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"
"he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"