noun

excitement

ihk-SYT-muhnt

noun

A strong feeling of eagerness, thrill, or enthusiasm.

"There was real excitement in the stadium before kickoff."

"He could barely contain his excitement about the trip."

Something that causes this feeling.

"The county fair is the biggest excitement this town sees all year."

How to Use Excitement

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA buzzing, eager feeling — or whatever is causing it.

Common pairings

a sense of excitement build excitement the excitement of

excitements plural

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There was real _____ in the stadium before kickoff.

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