ex·cite·ment

[ik-sahyt-muhnt]
noun
1.
an excited state or condition.
2.
something that excites.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English excitament encouragement < Medieval Latin excitāmentum. See excite, -ment

Related forms
hy·per·ex·cite·ment, noun
su·per·ex·cite·ment, noun

Synonyms
1. perturbation, commotion, ado. See agitation.

Antonyms
1. serenity.
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excitement (ɪkˈsaɪtmənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
—n
1.  the state of being excited
2.  a person or thing that excites; stimulation or thrill

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Word Origin & History

excitement
c.1600, from excite + -ment.
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Medical Dictionary

excitement ex·cite·ment (ĭk-sīt'mənt)
n.
An emotional state characterized by its potential for impulsive or poorly controlled activity.

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Example sentences
The excitement grew more intense, and every face betrayed some uneasiness.
There's a sense of excitement as snow and cold weather make for outdoor
  adventures that aren't possible any other time of year.
Personalised medicine has sparked excitement among drugmakers, doctors,
  hospitals and patients.
Still, there's great excitement at this impending discovery.
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