excitement

noun

ex·​cite·​ment ik-ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce excitement (audio)
Synonyms of excitement
1
: something that excites or rouses
2
: the action of exciting : the state of being excited

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Our excitement was building as the end of the game approached. His hands shook with excitement. The child cried out in excitement. a trip filled with excitement and adventure She talked about the excitements of her new life. This job loses its excitement after a while.
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Students from the program told the Star-Telegram about their excitement and what this opportunity means to them. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Set the scene Anyone brave enough to travel long-haul with young children will appreciate the speedy 30-minute transfer time—and the excitement of a seaplane—between Malé and Lux* South Ari Atoll. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Losing out on a year of development, growth, and excitement is simply not an option. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excitement

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of excitement was in 1604

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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excitement. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

excitement

noun
ex·​cite·​ment ik-ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce excitement (audio)
1
: something that excites
2
: the state of being excited : agitation

Medical Definition

excitement

noun
ex·​cite·​ment -ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce excitement (audio)
1
: the act of exciting
2
: the state of being excited: as
a
: aroused, augmented, or abnormal activity of an organism or functioning of an organ or part
b
: extreme motor hyperactivity (as in catatonic schizophrenia or bipolar disorder)
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