He was filled with excitement and anticipation.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the boy was feeling very happy and eager as he watched the ball.

Choice of Words: The word filled means to make something full, and excitement is a feeling of great happiness and eagerness. Anticipation means the feeling of looking forward to something, and it is often used with the word excitement.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The crescendo built anticipation and excitement.
• Her heart pounded with anticipation and excitement.
• Anticipation builds excitement.
• The room was filled with anticipation.
• Sizzling sound filled the air with anticipation.
• Heart pounded fast, anticipation filled the air.
• The classroom was filled with enthusiasm and excitement.
• The story filled her with wonder and excitement.
• The classroom was filled with excitement and energy.
• The countdown began, excitement filled the air.