Excitement
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness, often accompanied by nervousness or anticipation. The state of being emotionally aroused or stimulated.
“The children could barely contain their excitement as Christmas morning approached.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
Syllables
ex·cite·ment
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Synonyms
enthusiasmexhilarationthrillanticipation
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Wordle
Contains four E's, two C's, and two T's; features the -MENT ending
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Scrabble
Worth 23 points; the X (8 pts) makes this highly valuable despite common letters
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