excitement

noun

ik-SYT-muhnt/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

Pluralexcitements (some meanings)

2 meanings of excitement

1
noununcountable
The state of being emotionally aroused or stirred up.
Excitement rippled through the stadium as the final seconds ticked down.
She could barely contain her excitement when the acceptance letter arrived.
Similarexhilaration, enthusiasm, elation, eagerness, anticipation
Oppositeboredom, calm, apathy
2
nouncountable
Something that stirs people's feelings or arouses eager interest in them.
The unexpected fire drill provided the only excitement in an otherwise dull workday.
For children who rarely left the valley, a trip to the city aquarium was a rare excitement.
Similarthrill, adventure, diversion, treat

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Origin

From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, formed from 'excite' plus the suffix '-ment'.