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

Regardless of his emotions and excitement about playing in New York, Morabito seems to be able to keep a level head and take it all in stride. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026

Don’t hesitate to explore new avenues that offer excitement and a change of pace. —Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 May 2026

Michael Serna, executive creative director at Disney Live Entertainment, expressed excitement over the attraction changes. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 May 2026

The discovery has generated widespread excitement in France, with some suggesting the site could eventually rival dinosaur egg deposits in places like Argentina and China. —Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 23 May 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)