NYT Dictionary

EXCITEMENT

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
Nounex-CITE-mentex-cite-ment · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English excitement, from Old French excitement, equivalent to excite + -ment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

buzzexhilarationexcitationinflammationfervorfervouragitationturmoilupheavalhullabaloo

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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