EXCITEMENT Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

excitement

noun

ik-ˈsīt-mənt

Definition of excitement

as in encouragement

something that arouses a strong response from another there were few excitements of any kind on our very uneventful trip back home

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subduing

as in enthusiasm

urgent desire or interest in our excitement to get going, we forgot to make sure that all of the lights in the house had been turned off

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Recent Examples of excitement Porsche's 2025 Taycan takes elements from the popular Porsche 911 and mixes sports car DNA with pure electric power to create driving excitement for motorists on the open road. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Adding to the excitement is the Brunchin’ on Broadway Passport Challenge, encouraging guests to experience the entire Broadway Corridor. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 However, Boston quickly erased its deficit, nailing back-to-back-to-back 4-point shots, much to the excitement of Ice Cube and the crowd. — Ava Dicecca, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026 If that doesn’t spark some excitement, just look at how ex-Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll described the receiver. — Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for excitement

Recent Examples of Synonyms for excitement

Noun

Once all but deserted, the town experienced a revival in 1965, when artists and musicians began to flock there after encouragement from the Yugoslav government.

— Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
Alexandria government roasted for absurd anti-fireworks tweet The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

Volunteers hosted happy hours and trivia nights that helped generate enthusiasm for a generational shift from Collins, 73, to Platner, 41.

— Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In the backdrop to Sutherland, Bocco, Maraval and Barker’s enthusiasm for the new TIFF Market, there’s uncertainty about how many international film professionals will make the trip this year.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Apollo Neuro uses vibrotactile stimulation on the wrist or ankle.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
According to Playlist, parent company of the gym and spa membership app ClassPass, the number of venues on ClassPass with electrical muscle stimulation workouts rose more than 16% from 2023 to 2025.

— Diana Anos, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of stimulation

Noun

While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.

— Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026
If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

The export and manufacturing-led economic resilience is expected to reinforce Beijing’s reluctance to roll out stimulus to revive tepid consumer demand.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 9 July 2026
In Vibe Science studies, the autonomic nervous system shifts toward parasympathetic activation as the brain entrains to the stimulus, producing lower arousal and readiness for sleep and recovery.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

Noun

Teams Like Norway Are Trying Re-Create Home Conditions Of course, good nutrition isn’t the only motivation behind what Norway and other teams may be doing.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
For years, Governor Ron DeSantis has fought the College Board, the group that administers the AP test, over how its standardized tests portray many things, including race and gender but also the motivations of the Founding Fathers.

— Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of motivation

Noun

Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of incentive

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