excitement
Translation
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness, thrill
Examples
The excitement of the crowd was amazing.
The excitement of the crowd was amazing.
There was great excitement when the team won.
There was great excitement when the team won.
Her voice was full of excitement.
Her voice was full of excitement.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the feeling caused by something. The excitement of the crowd was amazing.
((at/about sth.)) the feeling about something. There was great excitement at the news.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thrill, enthusiasm, anticipation; Antonyms: boredom, calmness
Etymology
From the verb 'excite' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ment'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ment' often turns a verb into a noun representing the state or result of the action (e.g., enjoy -> enjoyment).