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

The Atlanta rapper was finally released from jail last November, and Mariah couldn’t contain her excitement. —Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025

But there’s no shortage of sporting excitement this summer, thanks to Bermuda’s popular pastime, cricket. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2025

In the footage, the girl appeared to be in relatively good spirits and expressed excitement about getting to ride in a police car. —Liam Quinn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Venus and Uranus harmonize today, adding excitement to your social life. —Usa Today, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025

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)