The state of being excited, excitement; an instance of this. Now somewhat rare.

Agitation, violent movement; spec. agitation or disturbance of a physical substance (esp. water); an irregular movement, shaking, oscillation (of…

Stirring up, rousing, or exciting; agitation, excitement; esp. of the mind.

Exaltation, excitement, invigoration (of the mind, spirits, etc.). Obsolete.

figurative. The state of being excited by emotion or passion; agitation, excitement, working. Sometimes (with more complete metaphor): A state of…

figurative.

Effervescent state or condition; also loosely = effervescence, n.

figurative. Excited spirit or feeling.

figurative and in figurative contexts; (now) esp. a state or feeling of great excitement, a thrill, a spark.

figurative. = electrification, n. 3. Obsolete.

A strong emotion (e.g. fear, excitement, or shock) provoked by a particular situation, event, experience, etc. Obsolete.

figurative. The condition or state of being electrified (electrify, v. 3); great excitement or stimulation. Also: an instance of this.

Effervescence (literal and figurative); an instance of this.

Excited state or condition. The condition of being mentally excited, whether by pleasurable or painful emotion. Cf. excite, v. 5.

The action of suscitating or condition of being suscitated; stirring up, rousing, excitement; quickening; incitement.

Exuberance of spirits; excitement.

colloquial. A striking or ostentatious display, appearance, or effect; something in the nature of a… Without article: Sensation, excitement.

The state or condition of being aroused; arousal; alertness.

In non-scientific contexts: excitement, nervous energy; adrenaline identified as a cause of this.

Dramatic quality or effect; colourfulness, excitement.