Excitement vs. Adrenaline

Excitement vs. Adrenaline — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Excitement and Adrenaline

Excitementnoun

(uncountable) the state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

Adrenalinenoun

(hormone) epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.

Excitementnoun

(countable) something that excites.

Adrenalinenoun

a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action

Excitementnoun

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy;

he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed

Excitementnoun

the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up;

his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembledhe tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
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Excitementnoun

something that agitates and arouses;

he looked forward to the excitements of the day

Excitementnoun

disturbance usually in protest