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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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

"It's that adrenaline, you want to be better than the competition, you want to build a better piece and have a faster car. I just enjoy the competition."

From BBC

Both emerged like a shot of adrenaline after halftime.

From Los Angeles Times