adrenaline rush

American  

[uh-dren-l-in ruhsh] / əˈdrɛn l ɪn ˌrʌʃ /

noun

1. a sudden, intense feeling of exhilaration or excitement caused by or as if by a surge of adrenaline.

   It's the adrenaline rush and the intensity of the competition that I most look forward to.

   These folks eat, breathe, and sleep roller coasters and can never get enough of an adrenaline rush.

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Etymology

Origin of adrenaline rush

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

If they’re looking for an adrenaline rush, they can learn fight sequences with Lee Morrison, a stunt coordinator and former stunt double for Daniel Craig, also in London.

From New York Times

Citing a psychologist’s report, Scott said Kenjar had been in so many shootouts with rival gang members that he no longer felt an adrenaline rush and “viewed these conflicts as part of a war.”

From Seattle Times

They returned with an addiction to the adrenaline rush they experienced on the battlefield and a yearning to steal, kill and violate anyone who got in their way.

From Washington Post

“I love the adrenaline rush,” he said.

From New York Times

“It’s a pretty incredible feeling especially when you do a skill for the first time, there’s this adrenaline rush and a sense of accomplishment.”

From Seattle Times