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   Ex·cite·ment

   /ikˈsītmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness: "her cheeks were flushed with excitement" Similar exhilarationelationanimationenthusiasmeagernessanticipationfeverishnessfeverdeliriumagitationemotionfirefierinessintensityzealzestinformal:pepvimzingsparkOpposite boredomindifference
   • ▪ something that arouses enthusiasm and eagerness; an exciting incident: "the excitements of the previous night" Similar thrillthrilling sensationexciting sensationadventuretreatpleasuredelightjoyinformal:kickbuzzhighcharge
   • ▪ sexual arousal. Similar arousalsexual arousalpassionfireglowstimulationtitillationattractioninformal:turning on

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › excitementEXCITEMENT definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   a feeling of being very happy and enthusiastic: The competition is causing a lot of excitement. More examplesFewer examples. The children were jumping up and down with excitement. Her eyes sparkled with excitement. She was overwhelmed by the excitement of it all. There was a lot of excitement in the build-up to the Olympics.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › excitementexcitement noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   excitement. noun. /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/. /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/. [uncountable] the state of feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm. The news caused great excitement among her friends. The sport needs new stars to generate excitement. to feel a surge/thrill/shiver of excitement.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › excitementEXCITEMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · Word forms: plural excitements. variable noun. You use excitement to refer to the state of being excited, or to something that excites you. Everyone is in a state of great excitement. ...the excitement of a thunderstorm. This game had its challenges, excitements and rewards. Synonyms: pleasure, thrill, sensation, stimulation More Synonyms of ...

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   Check pronunciation: excitement. Definition of excitement noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › excitementexcitement | meaning of excitement in Longman Dictionary of ...

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   excitement meaning, definition, what is excitement: the feeling of being excited: Learn more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › excitementsEXCITEMENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Excitement definition: an excited state or condition. See examples of EXCITEMENT used in a sentence.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › excitementExcitement Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   EXCITEMENT meaning: 1 : a feeling of eager enthusiasm and interest the state of being excited; 2 : exciting activity.