excitement

(noun) the feeling of lively and cheerful joy. Synonyms: exhilaration. Examples: "He could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed."

(noun) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up. Synonyms: excitation, inflammation, fervor, fervour. Examples: "His face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled." "He tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation."

(noun) something that agitates and arouses. Synonyms: excitation. Examples: "He looked forward to the excitements of the day."

(noun) disturbance usually in protest. Synonyms: agitation, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo.