adrenaline

[uh-dren-l-in, -een] / əˈdrɛn l ɪn, -ˌin /

NOUN

state of excitement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

epinephrine

STRONG

caffeine morphine

WEAK

anxiety stress

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm

WEAK

relaxation

Example Sentences

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Heart rate and blood pressure jump and stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline surge.

From BBC

“It was an adrenaline rush until the end after that. It just took a little confidence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He admitted the nerves started to set in but, as they arrived at the base, adrenaline kicked in.

From BBC

“He loves thrills, speed, adrenaline, and pushing himself beyond his limits,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal

View that as a parable if you wish, or simply enjoy the adrenaline rush.

From Salon