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excitement
What does excitement mean?
excitement (noun): the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use excitement in a sentence?
- His face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce excitement?
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does excitement come from?
From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of excitement?
Words related to excitement
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “excitement” mean?
a component that is added to something to improve it
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
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a paved part of road, usually in a village or a town
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the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
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Which word is closest in meaning to “excitement”?
fervor
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