excitement

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   something that agitates and arouses

   We looked forward to the excitements of the day.

2. 2
   noun

   the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

   I could hardly conceal my excitement when I got a check in the mail.

3. 3
   noun

   the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up

   My face was flushed with excitement.

4. 4
   noun

   The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

   to get caught up in the excitement

5. 5
   noun

   disturbance usually in protest

6. 6
   noun

   Something that excites.

Etymology

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