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

And just as the eclipse excitement begins to subside, one of the best meteor showers of the year, the Perseids, will peak between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026

Ortiz said their excitement turned into panic in a matter of seconds. — Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Ryan Murphy’s production house may be churning out more shows these days than most folks can keep up with, but that doesn’t mean there’s no excitement around his new fare. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026

Licata and other administrators started the day at the district’s bus barn, voicing excitement and assurance that operations would be orderly for students’ return to the classroom. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Aug. 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)