HyperDic: excitation

English > 3 senses of the word excitation:
NOUNstateexcitation, excitement, inflammation, fervor, fervourthe state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
stateexcitation, innervation, irritationthe neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
actexcitation, excitementsomething that agitates and arouses
excitation > pronunciation
Soundseh.ksaytey'shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > excitation: 3 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being emotionally aroused and worked up.
Synonymsexcitement, inflammation, fervor, fervour
Attributesexcitingcreating or arousing excitement
unexcitingnot exciting
Narrowerfever pitchA state of extreme / extreme excitement
sensationA state of widespread public excitement and interest
Broaderemotional arousalThe arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior
Spanishexcitación
Verbsexcitestir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
excitearouse or elicit a feeling
excitestir feelings in
English > excitation: 3 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland.
Synonymsinnervation, irritation
BroaderarousalA state of heightened physiological activity
Spanishexcitación
Verbsexciteproduce a magnetic field in
English > excitation: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningSomething that agitates and arouses.
Synonymexcitement
Narrowerhair-raiser, chillerexcitation that makes your hair stand up or that chills your bones
thrillSomething that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
Broaderarousal, rousingThe act of arousing
Spanishemoción, excitación
Verbsexciteact as a stimulant

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