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

Despite not having a proper commercial rollout ready at the time, the on-court debut generated a great deal of excitement. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

But the night felt overly reliant on the audience’s excitement about the Knicks’ champions being in the building. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026

There was internal excitement about the Athletics heading into 2026 for the second season of their temporary stay in West Sacramento. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2026

Other Ways to Make Disney Magic Disney is a magical place—full of whimsy, wonder, and excitement. — Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 27 Sep. 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)