excitement

See also excite

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĭk-sītʹmənt, IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

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Noun

Singular excitement

Plural excitements

1. Excitement is looking forward to do something, or eager to do something.

   My excitement for riding the roller coaster was great.

2. Excitement is a feeling of great enjoyment.

   I felt excitement when I started opening my Christmas present.