adrenalin rush
Heart-pounding surge
An adrenalin rush is a surge of energy and heightened alertness triggered by excitement, fear, or danger.
The body releases adrenaline, quickening the pulse and sharpening focus.
Thrill-seekers chase the sensation: Skydiving gives you an incredible adrenalin rush.
The spelling adrenaline rush is more common.
- frissonMomentary shiver of feeling
- thrillSurge of intense excitement
- hyperarousalExcessive physiological alertness
- intensityStrength or force level
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
heart racing · endorphins · exhilaration · epinephrine · energy boost · white-knuckle · white knuckle ride · pupil dilation · extreme sports · combat training · living on the edge · euphoria · cortisol · heart-pounding · headrush · fight-or-flight response · heartbeat · stimulation
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Free from agitation
relaxation · tranquility · serenity · lethargy · drowsiness
adrenalin rushboredom
Weary disinterest from monotony
apathy · ennui · indifference · flatness · emotional numbness
adrenalin rushquiet contemplation
meditation · routine · sitting still · comfort zone · safe harbor
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