excitement

n.

1. 1. The act or an instance of exciting.
   2. The condition of being excited.
2. Something that excites: the dancing tigers and other circus excitements.

noun

Intensity of feeling or reaction: excitation, heat, warmth. See excite/bore/interest, feelings, hot/cold/lukewarm.

n

Definition: enthusiasm; incitement
Antonyms: apathy, boredom, calm, calmness, dullness, lull, peace

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A mental state of greater excitation than normal, but less than frenzy. To be distinguished from, but similar to, the increased motor activity state of restlessness.

IN BRIEF: n. - Disturbance usually in protest; Something that agitates and arouses; The feeling of lively and cheerful joy; The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.

The ability to keep a cool head in an emergency, maintain poise in the midst of excitement, and to refuse to be stampeded are true marks of leadership. — R. Shannon