Excitation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland.
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
Something that agitates and arouses; "he looked forward to the excitements of the day".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The crowd's excitation was palpable as the concert was about to begin.
- Her eyes sparkled with excitation as she tore off the birthday presents.
- The news of the promotion caused an unnatural excitation in his voice.
- His excitation was evident in the way he paced back and forth in the room.
- The sudden and intense music created a state of excitation in the audience that was difficult to contain.