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

Last month, Google introduced Gemini 3, its latest model, prompting excitement across much of the tech sector. —Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025

The excitement starts outside in the attraction’s courtyard, where the iconic red guitar has a new psychedelic paint job. —Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025

His excitement over not having to pay his own rent is gross to me! —Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025

Copier then got down on one knee, prompting King to jump up and down in excitement. —Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

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)