What does excitement mean?
Excitement means (uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused)..
Excitement
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused)..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
- (countable) Something that excites.
Example Sentences
to get caught up in the excitement
By late accounts from Rotterdam, that city seems to be in a high state of philosophical excitement.
In 1825, the first public railway carried passengers across the English countryside, setting in motion not just an engineering revolution, but an industrial one too. Imagine the awe and excitement of those first passengers as they boarded the train, unaware that they were witnessing the dawn of a new era.
Synonyms for excitement
Antonyms for excitement
Related Words
Word Forms
- excitements
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for excitement?
Common synonyms include exhilaration, turmoil, upheaval, agitation.
What is the opposite of excitement?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use excitement in a sentence?
to get caught up in the excitement
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