excitement

noun

ex·​cite·​ment ik-ˈsīt-mənt 

1

: something that excites or rouses

2

: the action of exciting : the state of being excited

Synonyms

• incitation
• incitement
• instigation
• provocation

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Jones: Even with the lingering contract questions over Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, the optimism and excitement surrounding Liverpool is infectious. —Carl Anka, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025

Player props continue to be most popular with the watch and wager action driving fan engagement and entertainment while adding more enjoyment and excitement to the action. —Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025

Walking hand in hand, Carrie and Aidan looked very much in love, and the former’s friends were seen greeting them with excitement. —Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025

However much the legacy of Elliott in Dallas will be remembered, it should still be looked back on with excitement, but disappointment. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing excitement

• hyper-excitement
• tingle with excitement

Kids Definition

excitement

noun

ex·​cite·​ment ik-ˈsīt-mənt 

1

: something that excites

2

: the state of being excited : agitation

Medical Definition

excitement

noun

ex·​cite·​ment -ˈsīt-mənt 

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)