excitement in WordNet English dictionary

1. disturbance usually in protest
   agitation  excitement  turmoil  upheaval  hullabaloo 
   
2. something that agitates and arouses
   "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
   excitation  excitement 
   
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"
   excitement  excitation  inflammation  fervor  fervour 
   
4. the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
   "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"
   exhilaration  excitement