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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"Everyone gets together, everyone's racing. It's an adrenaline rush and everyone loves it."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

When the adrenaline levels drop, questions will also be raised.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

And this week, being in a place baked in good vibes, should keep the adrenaline flowing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Several times while training for Ironman triathlons, I’ve crashed my bike and jumped right back up—there was so much adrenaline flowing that I didn’t feel pain in the moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

I rose from the table, adrenaline pinching my calves to action, stopping long enough to hug him.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline