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excite verb

  /ɪkˈsaɪt/
  • (transitive) To stir the emotions of.
  • (transitive) To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.
  • (transitive, physics) To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.
 erregen

excited adjective

  /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
  • Having great enthusiasm, passion and energy.
 aufgeregt, erregt
  • (physics) Being in a state of higher energy.
 angeregt

excitement noun

  /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
  • (uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
 Aufregung, Erregung, Aufgeregtheit, Begeisterung, Erregtheit, Reiz

excitation noun

  /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/
  • (physics) A transition of a nucleus, atom or molecule to an excited state by the absorption of a quantum of energy; the opposite of relaxation
 Anregung, Erregung
  • (physiology) The activity produced in an organ, tissue, or part, such as a nerve cell, as a result of stimulation
 Erregung

exciting adjective

  /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ , /ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/
  • creating or producing excitement
 aufregend, spannend

excitant adjective

  • exciting; stimulating
 aufregend
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