excitement

emozione, entusiasmo

Forte gioia suscitata da qualcosa di piacevole o interessante.

In inglese semplice: A strong, happy feeling caused by something enjoyable or interesting.

• The game gave us plenty of excitement.
• She shouted with excitement when she won.
• We enjoyed the excitement of our first boat ride.

Sinonimi: thrill, delight

Contrari: boredom

Espressioni comuni: full of excitement, great excitement, excitement of something

eccitazione, agitazione

Stato di emozioni intense e grande energia provocato da qualcosa che accade.

In inglese semplice: A state of strong feeling and energy caused by something happening.

• The news caused great excitement.
• I could not sleep because of the excitement.
• Everyone got caught up in the excitement of the parade.

Sinonimi: arousal, agitation

Contrari: calm

Espressioni comuni: nervous excitement, cause excitement, buzz of excitement

entusiasmo, trepidazione

Forte gioia che provi aspettando qualcosa che desideri molto.

In inglese semplice: A strong, happy feeling when you look forward to something.

• Her excitement grew as the trip approached.
• The children were full of excitement about their birthdays.
• I could feel his excitement at the thought of seeing home again.

Come si usa: excitement about something (The children could hardly hide their excitement about the trip.)

Sinonimi: anticipation, eagerness

Espressioni comuni: excitement about something, excitement over something, growing excitement