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

Looking ahead five to ten years, what excites you most about AI in healthcare? — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

That authenticity across the board, in addition to what the story is amplifying, excites Talwalkar to no end. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2026

And more than its protein content, what excites Richter most about the popular crucifer is its abundance of fiber, vitamin C, and glucosinolates, which are plant compounds that are converted into sulforaphane, a phytochemical studied for its role in supporting cellular health and healthy aging. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026

The film delivers the kind of ambitious, high-concept storytelling that excites audiences while remaining grounded in compelling human emotion. — William Earl, Variety, 16 June 2026

Sign up for a short class that excites you, or map a weekend day trip with a friend who laughs easily. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2026

That trajectory is what excites the researchers. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

The one that excites me most is the option to alert you to specific changes on a page. — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 10 June 2026

That’s where the Garrett addition excites McDuffie, who spent the past four seasons in coverage behind three-time first-team All-Pro pass rusher Chris Jones. — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 9 June 2026