B1nounemotions
US/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/
UK/ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/
a strong happy feeling you get when something good is happening or is going to happen
In context
The children could hardly sleep because of their excitement about the trip to Da Lat.
There was a lot of excitement in the office when we won the big contract.
Fans screamed with excitement as the band walked onto the stage.
Words that go with excitement
adjective + noun
- great excitementThe news of the new baby caused great excitement in the whole family.
noun + preposition
- excitement aboutHer excitement about starting university was clear to everyone.
verb + preposition
- scream with excitementThe kids screamed with excitement when they saw the fireworks.
adjective + preposition
- full of excitementThe airport was full of excitement as families waited for relatives from abroad.
verb + noun
- cause excitementThe launch of the new phone caused excitement among young buyers.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very excitement about the trip.Correct: I am very excited about the trip.