| n. | 1. | The act of exciting, or the state of being roused into action, or of having increased action; impulsion; agitation; |
| 2. | That which excites or rouses; that which moves, stirs, or induces action; a motive. | |
| 3. | (Physiol.) A state of aroused or increased vital activity in an organism, or any of its organs or tissues. |
| Noun | 1. | excitement - the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed" Synonyms: exhilaration |
| 2. | excitement - the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up; "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation" | |
| 3. | excitement - something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day" Synonyms: excitation | |
| 4. | excitement - disturbance usually in protest |
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