excitement

Meaning

  1. (uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
  2. (countable) Something that excites.

Synonyms

agitation
24k
excitation
enthusiasm
C1
passion
B2
thrill
C1
stimulation
C2
stir
C1

emotion

zeal
22k
commotion
C2
fervor
35k
inflammation
20k
arousal
34k
tension
B2
ardour
fervour
44k
perturbation
exhilaration
47k
frenzy
C2
flurry
35k
ardor
48k
confusion
C1
disturbance
C1
unrest
C2
tizzy
46k
turmoil
C2
incitement
anxiety
C1
stimulus
25k
fuss
B2
vehemence
upheaval
28k
flap
C2
delight
C1
twitter
C1
zest
25k
shaking
B2
🫨
noise
B1
incitation
joy
B1
😂
exaltation
happiness
B1
heat
B1
hullabaloo
45k
sensation
C1
fun
A1
alarm
B1
flutter
C2
impression
B2
ecstasy
C1
Translations

excitation
eccitazione
Aufregung
opwinding
excitación
excitação
agitazione
Erregung
emoción

έξαψη

agitation
émoi

Aufgeregtheit

émotion

excitamento

Frequency

B2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
Etymology

Inherited from Middle English
excitement
In summary

From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.

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