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 of excitement

• encouragement
• stimulation
• stimulus
• motivation
• incentive

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

Auto shows are held to celebrate automotive excellence and build excitement for the latest car models. —Charles Singh, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

The team’s anticipation and excitement were palpable. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026

The Royals’ home opener is a day for cheerful optimism and excitement about the season ahead. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

While the meetups are filled with fun and excitement, one of the main goals is to address the literacy crisis and reducing the isolation some fathers feel. —La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1604, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing excitement

• hyper-excitement
• tingle with excitement

Rhymes for excitement

• incitement
• indictment

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)