Synonyms of excites

excites

verb

present tense third-person singular of excite

1

as in thrills

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrills
• electrifies
• inspires
• delights
• titillates
• intrigues
• exhilarates
• galvanizes
• intoxicates
• arouses
• stimulates
• provokes
• turns on
• incites
• enchants
• captivates
• charges
• pumps up
• mesmerizes
• interests
• enthralls
• hypnotizes
• tantalizes
• bewitches
• rivets
• charms
• spellbinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• wearies
• palls
• discourages
• tires
• disheartens
• demoralizes
• jades
• dejects
• dispirits

2

as in provokes

to rouse to strong feeling or action

televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provokes
• encourages
• stimulates
• inspires
• arouses
• stirs
• motivates
• incites
• piques
• sparks
• instigates
• moves
• induces
• motives
• impassions
• drives
• fires (up)
• triggers
• ignites
• revs (up)
• energizes
• angers
• inflames
• activates
• animates
• galvanizes
• bothers
• enrages
• kindles
• fans
• quickens
• vitalizes
• keys (up)
• irritates
• foments
• builds a fire under
• upsets
• annoys
• exasperates
• aggravates
• maddens
• teases
• abets
• sets off
• ferments
• vexes
• whips (up)
• taunts
• raises
• gets
• jeers
• pumps up
• galls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms
• soothes
• subdues
• appeases
• tranquilizes
• pacifies
• placates
• mollifies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excites

Being in a state of desire produces physical reactions that are difficult to manufacture — sweat, blood rushing, dilated pupils — while offering up the human impulses behind the work, like what excites a designer and what they’re drawn to. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

The hunt for the next big thing is still what excites many in the industry, said EOG’s Yacob. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Today, what excites me most is how HR has evolved beyond policies and paperwork to focus on leadership, coaching, culture and meaningful human interaction that helps both people and businesses succeed. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

What excites me is the competitive side of it having to make a move, back your decision and keep pushing yourself when the game shifts. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

What excites you in the comedy space — and what’s your perspective on comedy now, as someone known for reaching audiences with event movies? — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026

Democrats aren’t crafting the kind of bold-faced messaging that excites take-writers this year. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2026

In this resonance, sound excites air trapped within a cavity, creating an airflow imbalance that generates propulsion. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Ask what excites them, share your vision, and choose one clear next step together. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026