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

[ Syn: excitement , inflammation , fervor , fervour ]

the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

[ Syn: innervation , irritation ]

something that agitates and arouses; he looked forward to the excitements of the day

[ Syn: excitement ]