excitement

[US]/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
[UK]/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. excitement; a feeling of being thrilled or stimulated; something that causes heightened emotions.

Phrases & Collocations

thrill of excitement

sexual excitement

Example Sentences

Excitement was in the air.

There was an air of excitement at the meeting.

The excitement was at its maximum.

He was wild with excitement at the news.

a feeling of mildly pleasurable excitement

the excitement of seeing a live leopard.

the excitements of the previous night.

an opportunity to experience the excitement of New York.

a thrill of excitement ran through her.

After these days of excitement there was a reaction.

There was a strong feeling of excitement in the air.

an atmosphere charged with excitement;

This book will continue to generate excitement for a long time.

The excitement made her heart thump.

The film is technically impressive, but lacks real excitement.

Sam arrived in a state of excitement bordering on hysteria.

she saw the glint of excitement in his eyes.

Subdued my excitement about the upcoming holiday.

His excitement animated us all.

The excitement of the games has made them tired.

Real-world Examples

This caused enormous excitement and hype.

Source: Mysteries of the Universe

Harry felt a huge jolt of excitement.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Hey. You missed some excitement this afternoon.

Source: Sherlock Holmes: The Basic Deduction Method Season 2

Or accessibly move with no purpose, which is called catatonic excitement.

Source: Psychology Mini Class

His flushed face was shining with excitement.

Source: The Moon and Sixpence (Condensed Version)

The geographer was suddenly stirred to excitement.

Source: The Little Prince

Informal greetings can have more emotion, usually excitement.

Source: Jennifer American English Pronunciation and Intonation Class

Millions of Americans watch the excitement on TV.

Source: Storyline Online English Stories

Rick, there will be some excitement here tonight.

Source: Casablanca Original Soundtrack

In the meantime, I enjoy the excitement of learning.

Source: The yearned rural life

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