excitement
/ɪksˈaɪtmʌnt/
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Noun
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"
Noun
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"
Noun
something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
Noun
disturbance usually in protest
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