Excitement vs. Adrenaline
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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 agreedExcitementnoun
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 inflammationADVERTISEMENT
Excitementnoun
something that agitates and arouses;
he looked forward to the excitements of the dayExcitementnoun
disturbance usually in protest
