exhilaration (n)
excitement (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 12
def the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
examples he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed
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Hypernym joy, joyousness, joyfulness
Derivationally related form excitement → excite
Derivationally related form exhilaration → exhilarate
Hyponym bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, thrill, kick; intoxication; titillation
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Hyponym joy, joyousness, joyfulness
Hypernym bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, thrill, kick; intoxication; titillation
Derivationally related form excite → excitement
Derivationally related form exhilarate → exhilaration

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