funny and making you smile or laugh
- Similar:
- funny
- Opposite:
- boring
Foundation level · Year 4 · free
excitement
noun
a feeling of great eagerness and happy energy
The excitement of the game thrilled us.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- thrill
- buzz
- joy
- energy
- happiness
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- boredom
- calm
- dullness
More examples
- Her excitement about the trip was clear.
- Why is there so much excitement today?
Word family
- -ment (suffix) means “the act or result of”. Also in: enjoyment, amazement, punishment.
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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- Opposite:
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