excitement

Universal Words 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. * There was a note of excitement in his voice. * 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.