excitation meaning and definition

EXCITATION noun

Definition of excitation (noun)

1. the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
   • "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
2. the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
   • synonyms: innervation, irritation
3. something that agitates and arouses
   • "he looked forward to the excitements of the day"
   • synonyms: excitement