excitement
gb/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/ us/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
A2
Angličtina
~ 3000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
A2
state
1
Strong enthusiasm or eagerness
A strong happy feeling when you look forward to something.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] feels excitement about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excitement' with 'exciting'. 'Excitement' is a noun (the feeling), while 'exciting' is an adjective (describing something that causes the feeling).
Synonyma
enthusiasm (Focuses on keen interest and positive energy, not always linked to anticipation.)
Antonyma
boredom (The absence of interest or enthusiasm.)
Kolokace
feel excitement
|cause excitement
|generate excitement
|share excitement
Témata
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The excitement in the room grew as the band walked on stage.
- She could hardly hide her excitement about starting her new job.
- There was a buzz of excitement before the big match.
- His face lit up with excitement when he saw the puppy.
- The children's excitement was obvious during the holiday parade.
Učební příklady
- I feel excitement before my birthday.
- The children have excitement for the trip.
- She shows excitement when she sees her friends.
- They have excitement about the party.
Podstatné jméno
B1
state
2
State of high activity or agitation
A busy and noisy situation because of strong feelings or events.
Vzorec užití:
[place] is in a state of excitement
Synonyma
commotion (Focuses more on noisy disturbance, not necessarily positive.)
Antonyma
calm (A peaceful state without noise or agitation.)
Kolokace
in the excitement
|amid the excitement
|create excitement
Témata
emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The market was full of excitement as people prepared for the festival.
- In the excitement, she forgot to lock the door.
- There was a lot of excitement in the office when the news broke.
- Amid the excitement, nobody noticed the time passing.
Učební příklady
- There is excitement in the street.
- The city is full of excitement today.
- In the excitement, I lost my bag.
Podstatné jméno
B1
action
3
Act of causing enthusiasm in others
When something makes people feel very happy and interested.
Vzorec užití:
[something] brings excitement to [someone/something]
Synonyma
stimulation (More general; can refer to mental or physical arousal, not just emotions.)
Antonyma
discouragement (Causing someone to lose enthusiasm or interest.)
Kolokace
bring excitement
|add excitement
|generate excitement
Témata
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The coach's speech brought excitement to the team.
- New features add excitement to the game.
- Her arrival brought great excitement to the party.
Učební příklady
- The music brings excitement to the crowd.
- This story adds excitement to the book.
- The teacher's words bring excitement to the class.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
excitement
IPA
GB/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
US/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
Slabiky a přízvuk
ex - cite - ment (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cite)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: excitement
- Plural: excitement, excitements
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
buzz of excitement
1/bˈʌz əv ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
Background feeling of enthusiasm in a group
A low sound and happy feeling in a place because people are excited.
Příklady
- There was a buzz of excitement before the concert began.
- A buzz of excitement filled the air at the stadium.
in the excitement
1/ˈɪn ðə ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
During a highly emotional moment
When something happens while people are feeling very happy or active because of an event.
Příklady
- In the excitement, I forgot my wallet at home.
- She dropped her phone in the excitement of meeting him.
cause a stir
1/kˈɔz ə stˈɚ/
idiom
Create public excitement or interest unexpectedly
To make many people excited, interested, or angry suddenly.
Příklady
- The singer’s surprise appearance caused a stir in the crowd.
- Her dress caused quite a stir at the party.
cause a stir
2/kˈɔz ə stˈɚ/
idiom
Create public interest or commotion
To make many people interested, surprised, or upset about something.
Příklady
- The celebrity's sudden visit caused a stir in the small town.
- His comments caused a stir among students.