noun
definition
The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
definition
Something that excites.
Examples of excitement in a Sentence
As her excitement grew, she spoke faster.
In my excitement, I dropped the composition book.
A strange feeling of excitement filled her as she watched him.
She sensed his excitement and trailed, troubled.
A rush of excitement sent color to her cheeks, and she tore her gaze from his, focusing her attention on the dishes.
The spacecraft's door opened, and her excitement grew.
She shook her head, not sharing his excitement about his experiments.
Darian hoped his excitement at the assignment didn't show.
Evidently some jolly excitement was going on there.
She felt an unwelcome rush of excitement and reached to push his hand from her hair.
His eyes lit up with excitement.
All the faces bore the same expression of excitement and enthusiasm.
Almost shrieking in excitement, Jenn snatched the scroll and ran.
Events in Rome produced widespread excitement throughout Europe.
He waited while she rolled up her sleeve in excitement, then displayed the blood-red tattoo there.
A pleasant feeling of excitement and an expectation of something joyful and solemn was aroused among the soldiers of the convoy and the prisoners.
Warmth bloomed within her while her heart beat with more excitement than a moth outside a lighted window.
He prayed with that passionate and shamefaced feeling with which men pray at moments of great excitement arising from trivial causes.
Or maybe that kind of excitement existed only in newfound relationships.
Even so, Alex was a blend of excitement and security for her.
The boy was no longer sleepy, but full of energy and excitement.
When it was time for the church service to begin, she was in such a state of excitement that I thought it best to take her away; but Captain Keller said, "No, she will be all right."
There's a lot of excitement in the relationship.
This speech not only made a strong impression, but created excitement in the lodge.
The youngest skittered away in excitement, crowding each other and whispering a short distance away.
When the excitement consequent on the gold finds had subsided, there was a considerable reaction against the claims of Labour, and this was greatly helped by the congested state of the labour market; but the principle of an eight-hours day made progress, and was conceded in several trades.
Every face, from Denisov's to that of the bugler, showed one common expression of conflict, irritation, and excitement, around chin and mouth.
Her head was tipped back so that she could see his face and her excitement was personified in the dancing of her pony tail.
Toni was almost prancing with her excitement to get close to him.
Watched as he was by countless enemies at home and abroad, a single false step would have brought ruin and disgrace on himself; the growing national excitement would have burst through all restraint, and again, as fifteen years before, Germany divided and unorganized would have had to capitulate to the orders of foreign powers (see Schleswig-Holstein Question).
We're too focused on the excitement of bringing a new baby into the world to notice the decibel level.
They and others, who embrace the genre, maintain that reality TV has brought excitement back to the airwaves.
Just then, the high point of excitement of the late afternoon was orchestrated by Mrs. Lincoln, Dean's cat, who had emigrated with him from Pennsylvania.
This type of schedule will create excitement and anticipation, which is just what you want in your learner.
The birth of a newborn is an exciting time, and that excitement continues when you bring your baby home.
For many teens, the years before adulthood are riddled with risky behaviors and unsound decisions, all for the sake of a little excitement.
With the excitement and curiosity naturally weaved in pregnancy, many women find myths about gender prediction very appealing.
It is perhaps notable that there is a lot of excitement surrounding photos of Emma Watson in a bikini.
Seducing your lover with a can't-refuse undergarment, adds spice, fun, sensuality, and excitement to your love life, definitely turning the heat up a notch or two.
A single skimpy piece of lingerie can add some spice and excitement for both you and your partner.
That being said, weigh the amount of wear and the excitement you'll get from your new leather wardrobe against the beating your wallet will take.
Engaging guests in fun, mildly competitive activities raises the excitement level and gives guests a natural way to engage and interact.
When you sit down to create party invitations, you need to understand the feeling and excitement you want to convey to the guest.
Games can help channel that excitement into a constructive activity rather than hurtful pranks or rambunctious activities that may cause damage or injury.
Super Bowl home party games keep the excitement moving, whether your favorite team is up or down.
A piñata is a must and will add excitement to the celebration.
Think of creative pool party planning ideas to use for your gathering so you will be well prepared to host your friends for a day of fun and excitement.
Start the excitement right away with fun and upbeat party invitations that set the mood of the event.
Many people outside of New York City still want to plan a NYE party that reflects the excitement of the city.
Both boys and girls love the excitement that everything involving pirates brings to a party.