excitement
gb/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/ us/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
A2
English
~ 3000
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
state
1
Strong enthusiasm or eagerness
A strong happy feeling when you look forward to something.
Usage pattern:
[someone] feels excitement about [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'excitement' with 'exciting'. 'Excitement' is a noun (the feeling), while 'exciting' is an adjective (describing something that causes the feeling).
Synonyms
enthusiasm (Focuses on keen interest and positive energy, not always linked to anticipation.)
Antonyms
boredom (The absence of interest or enthusiasm.)
Collocations
feel excitement
|cause excitement
|generate excitement
|share excitement
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Noun
B1
state
2
State of high activity or agitation
A busy and noisy situation because of strong feelings or events.
Usage pattern:
[place] is in a state of excitement
Synonyms
commotion (Focuses more on noisy disturbance, not necessarily positive.)
Antonyms
calm (A peaceful state without noise or agitation.)
Collocations
in the excitement
|amid the excitement
|create excitement
Themes
emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- There is excitement in the street.
- The city is full of excitement today.
- In the excitement, I lost my bag.
Noun
B1
action
3
Act of causing enthusiasm in others
When something makes people feel very happy and interested.
Usage pattern:
[something] brings excitement to [someone/something]
Synonyms
stimulation (More general; can refer to mental or physical arousal, not just emotions.)
Antonyms
discouragement (Causing someone to lose enthusiasm or interest.)
Collocations
bring excitement
|add excitement
|generate excitement
Themes
emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The coach's speech brought excitement to the team.
- New features add excitement to the game.
- Her arrival brought great excitement to the party.
Learner examples
- The music brings excitement to the crowd.
- This story adds excitement to the book.
- The teacher's words bring excitement to the class.
Grammar
Dictionary form
excitement
IPA
GB/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
US/ɪksˈaɪtmənt/
Syllables & stress
ex - cite - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cite)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: excitement
- Plural: excitement, excitements
Word family
Expressions
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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- The celebrity's sudden visit caused a stir in the small town.
- His comments caused a stir among students.