Meaning & Definition of Excitement in English
English⟶
Excitement
/ɪksaɪtmənt/
noun
1. The feeling of lively and cheerful joy
- "He could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"
synonym:
- exhilaration,
- excitement
2. The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
- "His face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"
- "He tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
synonym:
- excitement,
- excitation,
- inflammation,
- fervor,
- fervour
3. Something that agitates and arouses
- "He looked forward to the excitements of the day"
synonym:
- excitation,
- excitement
4. Disturbance usually in protest
synonym:
- agitation,
- excitement,
- turmoil,
- upheaval,
- hullabaloo
Examples of using
Tom could barely conceal his excitement.
What's all the excitement about?
The audience buzzed with excitement.