excitement

Heart beating faster

Excitement is a state of heightened energy and anticipation, the feeling of being stirred up by something interesting or thrilling: The excitement in the stadium was palpable.

It can describe the emotion itself or what causes it: the excitement of opening night, We need some excitement around here.

To create excitement is to generate buzz or enthusiasm.

Sexual excitement refers to arousal.

emotion

enthusiasm

Intense eager enjoyment

delight · glee · jubilation · thrill · euphoria · rapture · ecstasy · bliss · happiness · animation

thrill

adrenaline

Emergency response hormone

exhilarating · breathtaking · spine-tingling · white-knuckle · hair-raising · goosebumps · butterflies · daredevil · wild ride · kick

energy

buzz

Continuous low drone

vigor · dynamism · liveliness · verve · pep · vitality · momentum · drive · intensity · fire

anticipation

suspense

Anxious uncertainty about outcomes

countdown · prospect · imminence · prelude · tension · edge-of-seat · cliffhanger · awaiting · breathlessness · hope

frenzy

fever

Elevated body temperature

  • hysteriaUncontrollable emotional excess
  • maniaIntense, consuming obsession
  • furorIntense public excitement

uproar · commotion · chaos · pandemonium · tumult · feverish · whirlwind · flurry · madness · craze

adventure

escapade

Reckless, exciting adventure

venture · daring · risk · danger · peril · challenge · unknown · discovery · exploration · journey

Categories
Opposites
emotional arousal level

excitementcalm

Free from agitation

calmness · tranquility · serenity · stillness · placidity

interest and engagement

excitementboredom

Weary disinterest from monotony

tedium · indifference · apathy · ennui · monotony

emotional valence and tranquility

excitementpeace

Freedom from disturbance

peacefulness · repose · relaxation · contentment · restfulness

Family

excitements

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G