/ ɪkˈsaɪtmənt; NAmE / noun
1.
[ U ] the state of feeling excited :
The news caused great excitement among her friends.
to feel a surge / thrill / shiver of excitement
He was flushed with excitement at the thought.
The dog leapt and wagged its tail in excitement .
In her excitement she dropped her glass.
2.
[ C ] ( formal ) something that you find exciting :
The new job was not without its excitements.