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

My personal view is that the guy is 41, is still an impactful player and should do whatever excites him. — Dan Woike, New York Times, 31 July 2026

What excites me most about this model is not just efficiency. — Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Leo season invites you to express yourself boldly and reconnect with what genuinely excites you. — Usa Today, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Fashion is shifting direction, moving away from nondescript minimalist pieces to jewelry that excites—think natural materials, organic shapes, and details that look as though they were gathered during a walk on the beach. — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 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