Definition of excitement noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 14, 2025ย ยท Noun excitement (countable and uncountable, plural excitements) (uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused). to get caught up in the excitement

There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun excitement, one of which is labelled obsolete. See โ€˜Meaning & useโ€™ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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You use excitement to refer to the state of being excited, or to something that excites you.

The meaning of EXCITEMENT is something that excites or rouses. How to use excitement in a sentence.

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EXCITEMENT definition: 1. a feeling of being excited, or an exciting event: 2. a feeling of being excited, or an excitingโ€ฆ. Learn more.

Excitement is a feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or thrill, often caused by something new, unexpected, or enjoyable. It can make people feel energetic and happy.

EXCITEMENT definition: an excited state or condition. See examples of excitement used in a sentence.

Excitement is a feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or thrill, often caused by something new, unexpected, or enjoyable. It can make people feel energetic and happy.

EXCITEMENT definition: an excited state or condition. See examples of excitement used in a sentence.

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