excitation

Noun
  1. The state of being emotionally aroused and worked up (synset 114060493)
    "his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled"; "he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation"
    tells us about:
    is a type of: emotional arousal - the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior
    subtypes:
    • fever pitch - a state of extreme excitement
    • sensation - a state of widespread public excitement and interest
    same as: excitement, fervor, fervour, inflammation
  2. The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland (synset 114059838)
    is a type of: arousal - a state of heightened physiological activity
    same as: innervation, irritation
  3. Something that agitates and arouses (synset 101263360)
    "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
    is a type of: arousal, rousing - the act of arousing
    subtypes:
    • chiller, hair-raiser - excitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones
    • thrill - something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
    same as: excitement

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