excitement
gb/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/ us/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
A2
Engelsk
~ 3000
Betydninger
0 betydninger
Navneord
A2
state
1
Strong enthusiasm or eagerness
A strong happy feeling when you look forward to something.
Brugsmønster:
[someone] feels excitement about [something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excitement' with 'exciting'. 'Excitement' is a noun (the feeling), while 'exciting' is an adjective (describing something that causes the feeling).
Synonymer
enthusiasm (Focuses on keen interest and positive energy, not always linked to anticipation.)
Antonymer
boredom (The absence of interest or enthusiasm.)
Ordforbindelser
feel excitement
|cause excitement
|generate excitement
|share excitement
Temaer
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- 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.
Navneord
B1
state
2
State of high activity or agitation
A busy and noisy situation because of strong feelings or events.
Brugsmønster:
[place] is in a state of excitement
Synonymer
commotion (Focuses more on noisy disturbance, not necessarily positive.)
Antonymer
calm (A peaceful state without noise or agitation.)
Ordforbindelser
in the excitement
|amid the excitement
|create excitement
Temaer
emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- 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.
Læringseksempler
- There is excitement in the street.
- The city is full of excitement today.
- In the excitement, I lost my bag.
Navneord
B1
action
3
Act of causing enthusiasm in others
When something makes people feel very happy and interested.
Brugsmønster:
[something] brings excitement to [someone/something]
Synonymer
stimulation (More general; can refer to mental or physical arousal, not just emotions.)
Antonymer
discouragement (Causing someone to lose enthusiasm or interest.)
Ordforbindelser
bring excitement
|add excitement
|generate excitement
Temaer
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- The coach's speech brought excitement to the team.
- New features add excitement to the game.
- Her arrival brought great excitement to the party.
Læringseksempler
- The music brings excitement to the crowd.
- This story adds excitement to the book.
- The teacher's words bring excitement to the class.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
excitement
IPA
GB/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
US/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
Stavelser og tryk
ex - cite - ment (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cite)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: excitement
- Plural: excitement, excitements
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- 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.
Eksempler
- The celebrity's sudden visit caused a stir in the small town.
- His comments caused a stir among students.