excitement

A strong, happy feeling caused by something enjoyable or interesting.

• The game gave us plenty of excitement.
• She shouted with excitement when she won.
• We enjoyed the excitement of our first boat ride.

Similar words: thrill, delight

Opposites: boredom

Common phrases: full of excitement, great excitement, excitement of something

A state of strong feeling and energy caused by something happening.

• The news caused great excitement.
• I could not sleep because of the excitement.
• Everyone got caught up in the excitement of the parade.

Similar words: arousal, agitation

Opposites: calm

Common phrases: nervous excitement, cause excitement, buzz of excitement

A strong, happy feeling when you look forward to something.

• Her excitement grew as the trip approached.
• The children were full of excitement about their birthdays.
• I could feel his excitement at the thought of seeing home again.

How to use it: excitement about something (The children could hardly hide their excitement about the trip.)

Similar words: anticipation, eagerness

Common phrases: excitement about something, excitement over something, growing excitement