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excitement

noun
ex·​cite·​ment | \ ik-ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce excitement (audio) \

Definition of excitement

1 : something that excites or rouses
2 : the action of exciting : the state of being excited
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Examples of excitement in a Sentence

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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Recent Examples on the Web

 There’s an instant kick of visceral excitement, a Pavlovian jolt, in being enveloped in a bone-familiar pop fable. — Troy Patterson, The New Yorker, "The VOID Is Where Virtual Reality Enters the Dying Meatspace of the Mall," 23 Aug. 2019 The spirit of innovation and excitement, enthusiasm and creativity is fostered with all of the teachers. — Ashley Mcbride, ExpressNews.com, "Teachers and staff surprised with grants — and Bonham Academy has 11 of them," 22 Aug. 2019 Although the community initially greets the new ownership and its promise of thousands of new jobs with excitement, differences in work culture and business practices between American and Chinese workers quickly emerge. — Sarah Min, CBS News, "The Obamas' first film, "American Factory," debuts on Netflix," 21 Aug. 2019 The excitement of the tidy brick house, the hardwood floors, indoor plumbing, modern appliances. — Washington Post, "In one unusual Virginia neighborhood, roots stretch to the first Africans in America," 21 Aug. 2019 Obviously a lot of excitement, anxious to get out there, nothing crazy. — Cam Inman, The Mercury News, "49ers Garoppolo update: How he looks in exhibition debut," 19 Aug. 2019 The backend of this roster lacks excitement (Randall Cobb, Cole Beasley and Elijah McGuire). — Shawn Childs, SI.com, "Fantasy Football: 14-Team Mock Draft; Christian McCaffrey First Pick," 18 Aug. 2019 It’s like all the passion, all the excitement, all the energy. — Marcus Jones, EW.com, "Social House discusses their new Everything Changed... EP and working with Ariana Grande," 11 Aug. 2019 This little game—specifically designed for small dogs—combines the excitement of a toy and the mental stimulation of a puzzle, making it the ultimate dog toy. — Maddie Hiatt, House Beautiful, "The Ultimate Dog Toy For Your Genius Pup," 9 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of excitement

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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More Definitions for excitement

excitement

noun
How to pronounce excitement (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of excitement

: a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited
: exciting activity
: a quality that causes feelings of eager enthusiasm : an exciting quality

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excitement

noun
ex·​cite·​ment | \ ik-ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce excitement (audio) \

Kids Definition of excitement

1 : something that stirs up feelings of great enthusiasm and interest The game was filled with excitement.
2 : a feeling of great enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited The children squealed in excitement.

excitement

noun
ex·​cite·​ment | \ -ˈsīt-mənt How to pronounce excitement (audio) \

Medical Definition of excitement

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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