English noun: excitation | |||
1. | excitation (state) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up | ||
Samples | His face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled. He tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation. | ||
Synonyms | excitement, fervor, fervour, inflammation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | emotional arousal | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | fever pitch, sensation | ||
Attribute | exciting, unexciting | ||
2. | excitation (state) the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland | ||
Synonyms | innervation, irritation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arousal | ||
3. | excitation (act) something that agitates and arouses | ||
Samples | He looked forward to the excitements of the day. | ||
Synonyms | excitement | ||
Broader (hypernym) | arousal, rousing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chiller, hair-raiser, thrill | ||