excitement

noun

1. 1

   disturbance usually in protest

2. 2

   something that agitates and arouses

   he looked forward to the excitements of the day

3. 3

   the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

   he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed

4. 4

   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