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excitement

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A strong feeling of eager excitement or enthusiasm.

    - "The announcement of the lottery results caused great excitement among the crowd."
    - "The new employee showed much excitement about his new job."
    - "The excitement of the children on Christmas morning is unmatched."
  • Verb

    To make or become lively or animated; to arouse or stimulate.

    - "The music excited the dancers on the dance floor."
    - "The news excited him."
    - "The lecture did not excite the students."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/



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  2. /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with excitement
delight , height , insight , light , might , night , sight , tight
Variants
List of all variants of excitement that leads to same result
excitement , excitements , tingle with excitement , hyper-excited , hyper-excitement , hyperexcited , hyperexcitement
Etymology
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From Old French excite, excitare ‘to put in motion, arouse, incite, provoke, stimulate’. From ex- ‘out’ + citare ‘to call, summon, invite, set in motion, urge on, excite’.

Trivia
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  1. Excitement is a universal emotion that is experienced by all humans and many animals.

  2. The word excitement comes from the Latin word excitare, which means ‘to put in motion, arouse, or stimulate’.

  3. Excitement can be measured by tracking heart rate, skin conductance, and other physiological responses.

  4. Excitement is often associated with the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is involved in pleasure and reward.

Related Concepts
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  1. Emotion: Excitement is a type of emotion characterized by feelings of eagerness, enthusiasm, and arousal.

  2. Adrenaline: Excitement can be caused by the release of adrenaline, a hormone that prepares the body for action.

  3. Stimulus: Excitement is often a response to a stimulus, such as a new experience or a challenge.

Culture
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Excitement has been a common theme in literature, art, and music. In literature, excitement is often depicted as a powerful emotion that drives characters to take action. In art, excitement is portrayed through dynamic compositions and vibrant colors. In music, excitement is expressed through fast tempos and energetic rhythms.

How to Memorize "excitement"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowd cheering and jumping up and down to visualize excitement.
    - Visualize a person's face lighting up with enthusiasm.
    - Imagine yourself in a situation that excites you.

  2. associate

    - Associate excitement with positive experiences and emotions.
    - Think of the feeling of anticipation before a fun event.
    - Associate excitement with energy and vitality.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic ‘Exciting Animals’ to remember the definition of excitement as a feeling of eager excitement or enthusiasm.
    - Use the mnemonic ‘Energetic Enthusiasm Creates Intense Motions’ to remember the definition of excitement as arousing or stimulating.
    - Use the mnemonic ‘Excited Animals Can’t Keep Still’ to remember the definition of excitement as making or becoming lively or animated.

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