Meaning & Definition of word "Excitement"

Excitement

/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

noun:

  • 1. A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
    • Example: The children were filled with excitement as they waited for the circus to start.
  • 2. A state of being emotionally moved or stirred.
    • Example: Her heart raced with excitement when she received the job offer.
  • 3. An event or situation that causes happiness or enthusiasm.
    • Example: The unexpected announcement created a buzz of excitement among the crowd.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from excite + -ment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a state of excitement:

feeling very enthusiastic and lively.

thrill of excitement:

a strong feeling of pleasure or joy.

bursting with excitement:

extremely excited or enthusiastic.

Related Words

exhilaration:

a feeling of intense happiness and excitement.

excite:

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness.

thrill:

a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

Slang Meanings of excitement

Meaning: Hyped

Example Sentence: I'm so hyped for the concert this weekend!

Meaning: Pumped

Example Sentence: I'm really pumped about the game tonight!

Meaning: Stoked

Example Sentence: I'm stoked about the vacation coming up!

Meaning: Buzzed

Example Sentence: There's a buzzed atmosphere in the room before the big announcement.