excitement

[ɪkˈsʌɪtmənt]

excitement Definition

• 1. a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
• 2. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

Using excitement: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "excitement" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The excitement of the crowd was palpable as the band took the stage.

• Example

  I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming trip.

• Example

  The children were jumping up and down with excitement when they saw the presents under the tree.

• Example

  The excitement of the chase kept him going.

excitement Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for excitement

• stimulation
• animation
• exhilaration
• fervor
• thrill

Antonyms for excitement

• boredom
• apathy

Phrases with excitement

• fever pitch

  a state of intense excitement or activity

  Example

  The excitement in the stadium reached fever pitch as the home team scored the winning goal.

• in a frenzy of excitement

  in a state of extreme excitement or agitation

  Example

  The children were in a frenzy of excitement as they opened their birthday presents.

• pumped up with excitement

  feeling very excited and enthusiastic about something

  Example

  She was pumped up with excitement about her new job.

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Summary: excitement in Brief

The term 'excitement' [ɪkˈsʌɪtmənt] refers to a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness, often accompanied by emotional arousal. It is exemplified by phrases like 'The excitement of the crowd was palpable,' and 'I can hardly contain my excitement.' 'Excitement' extends into idiomatic expressions like 'fever pitch,' indicating intense activity, and 'pumped up with excitement,' conveying high levels of enthusiasm.