excitement

noun

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

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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His excitement is heightened when Oscorp CEO Norman Osborn (Colman Domingo) takes a personal interest in him. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025 Only time will tell, but the excitement surrounding her potential involvement is palpable. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 His experience in multiple places on various coaching staffs is what led to the excitement around bringing him in. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2025 Hunter can play on both sides of the ball and bring some excitement to a Cleveland team that is looking to turn the corner after a setback year. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025 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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Cite this Entry

“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excitement. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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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