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excitement

ex·ci·te·ment

UK/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ US/ɪˈksaɪtmʌnt/ common

noun

1.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

  • “he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed”
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2.

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”
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3.

something that agitates and arouses

  • “he looked forward to the excitements of the day”
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Origin

From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.

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