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

Terrazas said the group is eager to be in the middle of the World Cup excitement. —Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026

Now, the annual weekend Pennsylvania Firefly Festival celebrates their presence and creates excitement surrounding the late-June marvel. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026

There’s been an overwhelming amount of excitement for her return, and that includes from fellow songwriter Noah Kahan. —Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2026

There's much excitement for this group of young players, many of whom are playing for top European clubs. —Juliana Kim, NPR, 9 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)