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Definition of excitement

excitement

/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/
ex · cite · ment
Adverb:excitedly
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Plural:excitements
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Adjective:excited
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excitement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A feeling of great enthusiasm, eagerness, and heightened emotional arousal.

Example

"The children could barely contain their excitement on the morning of the school trip."

2

Something that arouses enthusiasm, interest, or lively activity; a thrilling event or experience.

Example

"Move to a major metropolis if you are looking for cultural variety and daily excitements."

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• Rhymes for excitement

• Nearby Words

excited
excitedly
excitedness
excitement
exciting
excitingly
exclaim

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 14th century from the verb 'excite' and the suffix '-ment', deriving from Old French 'excitement' and ultimately from Latin 'excitare' ('to rouse' or 'to call forth'), a frequentative of 'exciere'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Excitement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/excitement
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