excitements
Causes of anticipation
Excitements is the plural of excitement—instances of eager enthusiasm or stirring anticipation.
The word appears when distinguishing between different sources or episodes: the excitements of youth, the excitements of city life.
It suggests variety or accumulation rather than a single sustained feeling.
Gradual accumulation over time
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
- buzzContinuous low drone
hype · waiting · suspense · butterflies · prelude · eve · unveiling · announcements
Sudden, violent disruptions
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- frenzyViolent mental agitation
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
agitation · disturbances · tumult · hubbub · flurry · stir · bustle · pandemonium
Emergency response hormone
- rushesMoves very quickly
- adventuresExciting, risky undertakings
- rollercoastersLooping amusement park attractions
- bungee jumpingElastic-tethered freefall recreation
skydiving · chases · suspense · cliffhangers · heart-pounding · edge-of-seat · white-knuckle · daredevil
Celebratory events and activities
- partiesOrganized social gatherings
- carnivalsFestive events with rides
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
- paradesPublic celebratory processions
fireworks · revelry · fanfare · galas · jubilations · merrymaking · fiesta · Mardi Gras
Intense eager interests
- obsessionsPersistent dominating thoughts
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
- infatuationsIntense short-lived attractions
fascinations · ardor · devotions · crazes · manias · fads · interests · hobbies
buildup
Gradual accumulation over time
- countdownBackward enumeration to zero
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
- expectationsBeliefs about future outcomes
buzz · hype · waiting · suspense · butterflies · prelude · eve · unveiling · announcements · premieres
upheavals
Sudden, violent disruptions
chaos · agitation · disturbances · tumult · hubbub · flurry · stir · bustle · pandemonium · hullabaloo
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- rushesMoves very quickly
- adventuresExciting, risky undertakings
- rollercoastersLooping amusement park attractions
bungee jumping · skydiving · chases · suspense · cliffhangers · heart-pounding · edge-of-seat · white-knuckle · daredevil · stunts
festivities
Celebratory events and activities
- partiesOrganized social gatherings
- carnivalsFestive events with rides
- festivalsOrganized communal celebrations
parades · fireworks · revelry · fanfare · galas · jubilations · merrymaking · fiesta · Mardi Gras · Diwali
enthusiasms
Intense eager interests
- obsessionsPersistent dominating thoughts
- fervorIntense emotional intensity
- zealIntense driving devotion
infatuations · fascinations · ardor · devotions · crazes · manias · fads · interests · hobbies · pursuits
excitementscalms
Reduces agitation
tranquilities · serenities · peacefulness · quietudes · stillnesses
excitementsmonotonies
Unvarying, wearisome sameness
dullnesses · routines · humdrum · sameness · dreariness
excitementsapathies
Lacks of concern
indifferences · unconcern · listlessness · detachment · passivity