excitement - Master This Word
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excitement Word Meanings
- a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
- a state of being excited
- intense emotional experience
excitement Example Sentences
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excitement Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
US
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
excitement Word Etymology
From ex- = out + citere = to call; historically from Latin → Old French → English. Picture a person calling out excitedly to draw attention as they jump up and down with joy.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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I lean forward, hands resting on the desk, waiting for the moment to begin. A tiny pulse of anticipation shift through me as the scene starts to unfold. My breath steadies, I push a little air out, and the warmth in my chest climbs with each beat. That lift of energy becomes real in how I speak, how I move through the room, turning a simple task into a bright, shared experience.
Real Context
Excitement is a noun that names a powerful feeling of enthusiasm, eagerness, or anticipation. It can describe a mood surrounding a future event (great excitement about a concert) or a sudden surge of feeling in the moment (a rush of excitement when a goal is scored). It also frames intense experiences as a state rather than a trait of a person. Learners often mix it with the adjective excited or the verb to excite, or assume it marks only positive emotion. In everyday use you can say 'a sense of excitement' or 'excitement about something,' and you can intensify it with words like 'tremendous' or 'pure' for emphasis. Common collocations include 'builds excitement' and 'share the excitement.'
Usage Reminders
- Excitement is a noun
- Do not use it as a verb or an adjective (say 'excited', not 'excitemented')
- Pair with a subject: 'the excitement in the crowd' or 'great excitement about the plan'
- Use intensifiers for emphasis: 'tremendous excitement', 'genuine excitement'
- Contrast with excited (adjective) and exciting (adjective) to avoid mistakes
Common Misconceptions
- Excitement is the same as being excited.
- It can only describe positive feelings.
- It names a trait a person has.
- It is always about future events.
- It should be translated as 'excitation' in all contexts.
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Learn the core sense: strong enthusiasm or anticipation.
- Differentiate with excited (adjective) and exciting (adjective).
- Use with 'sense of' or 'about' to show the object of excitement.
- Practice collocations like 'great excitement' and 'builds excitement'.
- Notice tone: excitement can be neutral or intense; choose intensifiers accordingly.
- Record short personal examples to reinforce usage.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'excitement'?
A.Happiness
B.Enthusiasm
C.Anger
D.Boredom
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'excitement' correctly?
A.The news brought her excitement.
B.She felt excitement when she was bored.
C.He showed no excitement at the party.
D.They calmly discussed their excitement.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'excitement'?
A.Calmness
B.Boredom
C.Sadness
D.Enthusiasm
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'excitement'?
A.Joy
B.Enthusiasm
C.Happiness
D.Calmness
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life situation would you experience 'excitement'?
A.Watching a thrilling movie
B.Doing laundry
C.Staring at a blank wall
D.Walking slowly in the park
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