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

From that point on, fans followed every kick with intense excitement, though many chose to watch the remainder of the game from the safety of the shade. —Abby Dodge, CBS News, 20 June 2026

The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026

In the tunnels, the excitement was equally high. —Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026

Canada, after never winning a World Cup game, routed Qatar 6-0, igniting national excitement and accelerating soccer culture. —Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 20 June 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)