Excitement vs. Glee

Excitement vs. Glee — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Excitement and Glee

Excitementnoun

(uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

Gleenoun

(uncountable) Joy; happiness great delight, especially from one's own good fortune or from another's misfortune.

Excitementnoun

(countable) something that excites.

Gleenoun

(uncountable) Music; minstrelsy; entertainment.

Excitementnoun

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy;

he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed

Gleenoun

An unaccompanied part song for three or more solo voices, not necessarily merry.

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Excitementnoun

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up;

his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembledhe tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation

Gleeverb

To sing a glee (unaccompanied part song).

Excitementnoun

something that agitates and arouses;

he looked forward to the excitements of the day

Gleenoun

great merriment

Excitementnoun

disturbance usually in protest

Gleenoun

malicious satisfaction

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