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noun

Excitement n.

The act of exciting, or the state of being roused into action, or of having increased action; impulsion; agitation; as, an excitement of the people.

That which excites or rouses; that which moves, stirs, or induces action; a motive. "The cares and excitements of a season of transition and struggle."

(Physiol.) A state of aroused or increased vital activity in an organism, or any of its organs or tissues.

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Etymology of 'Excitement'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Excitement" Quotes from Famous Books

... flattered himself, that the amicable representations and intimations, which the undersigned has made, by the express order of his Majesty, to several distinguished members of the States-General of the United Provinces, on the subject of the present unhappy excitement, which manifests itself at present in Holland, would produce the desired effect, conformably to the positive assurances he had received on this point. But his Majesty has learned with as much displeasure as surprise, that these domestic ...

— The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX • Various

... foolish enough thing to do, for in the excitement of the minute Harris would have undoubtedly shot me and Long Jim, too, and with good reason, for he would have suspected a trap if I had asked him to hold his fire and approach us in ...

— The Devil's Admiral • Frederick Ferdinand Moore

... lady had told her story completely as far as her object was concerned, which was simply that of making mischief. But the business of anonymous letter-writing was one not new to her hand. It is easy, and offers considerable excitement to the minds of those whose time hangs heavy ...

— Marion Fay • Anthony Trollope

... "too much horse" for a woman. Yet Beth handled him superbly, and from a side-saddle. Clarendon had in his temper, that gift of show aristocrats—excess of life, not at all to be confused with wickedness—which finds in plain outdoors and decent going, plentiful stimulus for top endeavor and hot excitement. ...

— Fate Knocks at the Door - A Novel • Will Levington Comfort

... excitement, still bristling with resentment, Rae Malgregor stood surveying the intrusion and the intruder. A dozen impertinent speeches were rioting in her mind. Twice her mouth opened and shut before she finally achieved the particular opprobrium that ...

— The White Linen Nurse • Eleanor Hallowell Abbott

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