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excitement
noun ex·cite·ment \ik-ˈsīt-mənt\
: a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited
: exciting activity
: a quality that causes feelings of eager enthusiasm : an exciting quality
Full Definition of EXCITEMENT
1
: something that excites or rouses
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First Known Use of EXCITEMENT
1604
Related to EXCITEMENT
- Synonyms
- provocation, incitation, incitement, instigation
- Antonyms
- apathy, indifference
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Rhymes with EXCITEMENT
EXCITEMENT Defined for Kids
excitement
noun ex·cite·ment \ik-ˈsīt-mənt\
Definition of EXCITEMENT for Kids
1
: something that stirs up feelings of great enthusiasm and interest <The game was filled with excitement.>
2
: a feeling of great enthusiasm and interest : the state of being excited <The children squealed in excitement.>
Medical Dictionary
excitement
noun ex·cite·ment \-ˈsīt-mənt\
Medical Definition of EXCITEMENT
1
: the act of exciting
2
: the state of being excited: as a : aroused, augmented, or abnormal activity of an organism or functioning of an organ or part b : extreme motor hyperactivity (as in catatonic schizophrenia or bipolar disorder)
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