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. Kevin Flanery:

   For many fans around the country, the first Saturday in May has become a part of their family's yearly traditions, while we eagerly look forward to the 146th Kentucky Derby this year on the first Saturday in September, we will celebrate the annual excitement of our traditional date with our fans and community by offering ways for us to join together for a great cause.

2. Lyndon B. Johnson:

   It is the excitement of becoming - always becoming, trying, probing, falling, resting, and trying again- but always trying and always gaining...

3. Kourtney Kardashian:

   I havent had this much excitement in months, this is what I come out to? This is what Mason and Koko do when they have a sleepover.

4. Kid Rock:

   As part of the excitement surrounding this possible campaign, I decided to take a hard look to see if there was real support for me as a candidate and my message or if it was just because it was a fresh new news story, the one thing I've seen over and over is that although people are unhappy with the government, too few are even registered to vote or do anything about it.

5. Tyler Enders:

   Our general response is mild excitement.