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excitement

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

Excitement is a feeling of great happiness and enthusiasm about something that is happening or going to happen.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse excitement with anxiety; excitement is positive, while anxiety is often negative.

Example Sentences

I felt a lot of excitement before the big game .
The children showed great excitement before the school trip .
There was no excitement at the boring school meeting .
What causes your excitement before a big event ?

Word in Context

I felt excitement when I opened the letter about the school trip . My friends and I were planning what to pack and we talked about the places we would visit . The teacher said we should meet at the bus stop at eight , so we had to be ready early . On the day of the trip , the weather was warm and everyone smiled as the bus left .

Common Phrases

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Synonyms

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