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excitement

[ik-sahyt-muhnt] / ɪkˈsaɪt mənt /
NOUN
enthusiasm; incitement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adventure buzz commotion confusion drama elation emotion feeling frenzy furor fuss hysteria motivation passion rage thrill trepidation tumult turmoil warmth
STRONG
action activity ado agitation animation bother discomposure disturbance dither excitation ferment fever flurry heat hubbub hullabaloo hurry impulse instigation intoxication kicks melodrama motive movement perturbation provocation stimulation stimulus stir titillation to-do urge wildness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness depression happiness order peace stillness
STRONG
cessation discouragement frigidity hate hindrance idleness inaction inactivity inertia quiet rest stoppage
WEAK
apathy boredom dullness lull

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Most recently, he shared on Instagram his excitement of being among the executive producers for the upcoming film “Kockroach.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“I’m just some researcher. Yet I was able to push back against a strong and publicly stated opinion from the top leadership to rally excitement for this feature. This is what Netflix is all about.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

The latter may not possess the same level of excitement and intrigue, but it has commendable aspects—from Theo’s gripping search to his struggle to accept his status as “a person, once complete, now halved.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

After the initial excitement over the strait’s reopening, several analysts are striking a note of caution over the market euphoria.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

I feign uncontrollable excitement and unleash a devil’s piano of dialogue.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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