definition of
excitement

[1] #1 excitement n. [exhilaration] the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed". wn

[2] #2 excitement n. [excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervour] 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". wn

[3] #3 excitement n. [excitation] something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day". wn

[4] #4 excitement n. [agitation, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo] disturbance usually in protest. wn