excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
ik-ˈsīt-mənt 
Examples of excitement in a Sentence
Our excitement was building as the end of the game approached.
His hands shook with excitement.
The child cried out in excitement.
a trip filled with excitement and adventure
She talked about the excitements of her new life.
This job loses its excitement after a while.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 29 May 2025
Todd and Julie's children, Chase and Kyle, additionally shared their excitement about their parent's pardon.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 29 May 2025
Barksdale, who has her finger on the pulse of women’s basketball in the city as much as anyone, could feel the excitement right away.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 28 May 2025
Spectators are welcome to enjoy entertainment and excitement along the race path on Sunday.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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“Excitement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excitement. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
ik-ˈsīt-mənt
1
: something that excites
2
: the state of being excited : agitation
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excitement
noun
ex·cite·ment
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