Synonyms for Excitement
ɪkˈsaɪt məntex·cite·ment

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 2 votes

1. excitement

   The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the controlling one in the kindred noun enthusiast. Enthusiasm has now chiefly the meaning of an earnest and commendable devotion, an intense and eager interest. Against the hindrances of the world, nothing great and good can be carried without a certain fervor, intensity, and vehemence; these joined with faith, courage, and hopefulness make enthusiasm. Zeal is burning earnestness, always tending to vigorous action with all the devotion of enthusiasm, tho often without its hopefulness. Compare EAGER.

   Synonyms:
   ardor, devotion, eagerness, earnestness, ecstasy, enthusiasm, extravagance, fanaticism, fervency, fervor, frenzy, inspiration, intensity, passion, rapture, transport, vehemence, warmth, zeal

   Antonyms:
   calculation, calmness, caution, coldness, deadness, dulness, indifference, lukewarmness, policy, prudence, timidity, wariness

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:1.0 / 3 votes

1. exhilaration, excitementnoun

   the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

   "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"

   Synonyms:
   agitation, hullabaloo, excitement, inflammation, fervour, exhilaration, excitation, fervor, upheaval, turmoil

2. excitement, excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervournoun

   the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

   "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"

   Synonyms:
   fervor, firing, fervency, lighting, turmoil, redness, kindling, innervation, inflammation, excitement, ignition, ardour, excitation, agitation, fervidness, irritation, exhilaration, fire, upheaval, hullabaloo, rubor, inflaming, fervour, ardor

3. excitation, excitementnoun

   something that agitates and arouses

   "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"

   Synonyms:
   agitation, hullabaloo, excitement, inflammation, fervour, exhilaration, excitation, fervor, irritation, innervation, upheaval, turmoil

4. agitation, excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloonoun

   disturbance usually in protest

   Synonyms:
   fervor, upthrow, upthrust, tempestuousness, turmoil, turbulence, excitement, unrest, ferment, hullabaloo, uplift, excitation, agitation, exhilaration, fervour, fermentation, convulsion, tumult, upheaval, inflammation

Matched Categories

1. • Arousal
   • Disturbance
   • Joy

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. excitementnoun

   Synonyms:
   incitement, motive, stimulus

2. excitementnoun

   Synonyms:
   agitation, perturbation, commotion, sensation

3. excitementnoun

   Synonyms:
   irritation, warmth, passion

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. excitementnoun

   Synonyms:
   perturbation, agitation, commotion, furore, inquietude, sensation, tumult, turmoil, flurry, ebullition, incitement, stimulus, arousing, awakening

   Antonyms:
   imperturbation, calmness, serenity, non-chalance

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "excitement":

   excitation, enthusiasm, emotion, thrill, arousal, exaltation, elation, agitation, exhilaration, commotion, ferment, joy, restlessness

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1. Joel Kioko:

   I can't fully explain it, it's this excitement, this fire (...) when I get on stage and start expressing my body.

2. AiR Atman in Ravi:

   Of Course, Achievement gives Joy and Excitement, oh boy! But When need becomes Greed....to Misery,this will lead.

3. Illinois Lottery:

   I've been working for the Illinois Lottery for over five years and this is by far the largest prize I've ever had to process. When we met with the winners' lawyers there was a real buzz of excitement in the room.

4. Yuma Kase:

   Preparing to go to a foreign country is part of the journey and excitement, I feel. Knowing that I have to practice what to say when I get there or do some research about cultural differences is something that I look forward to.

5. Bernie Moreno:

   We raised more money this quarter than any other Republican or Democrat in the race because Ohio voters want a successful business leader and political outsider to make Ohio the best place to live, work, grow a business or raise a family, there is tremendous energy and excitement in our campaign among small-dollar donors and voters.