English · Emotions & Feelings
excitement
/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/
[/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/]
lively eager feeling
Beginnernoun
Definition
A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The whole stadium buzzed with excitement as the players ran out onto the floodlit pitch.
The whole stadium buzzed with excitement as the players ran out onto the floodlit pitch.
Etymology
From Latin 'excitare' (to call out, rouse), from 'ex' and 'citare'.
How & Where It’s Used
A very common word for thrilled, energetic anticipation or enjoyment.