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to adrenalize

to adrenalize

1 8.4
To cause a sudden rush of energy and excitement in someone
  • verb
  • /əˈdrɛnəˌlaɪz/
  • Informal
translation icon : adrenalizar
  • I went from groggy to adrenalized, a fight-or-flight kind of adrenalized, in the span of a few moments.
  • still adrenalized

Examples

  • After the thrilling performance, the crowd felt adrenalized and full of energy.

  • For years, Tony Scott was the top gun of adrenalized action flash.

    Blog text (7)

  • We move past a snoring businessman, onto tired but adrenalized Jerry Maguire.

    Fiction book (1996)

  • You're adrenalized.

    Together (2025)

  • I went from groggy to adrenalized, a fight-or-flight kind of adrenalized, in the span of a few moments.

    Blog text (18)

  • The unexpected news about her promotion really adrenalized her, making her feel excited for the future.

  • As the race began, the adrenaline kicked in, and the team was adrenalized and ready to compete.

Synonyms

to excite
vsto adrenalize
331 2.7

To make someone feel very happy, interested, or eager

triggers a fast physical adrenaline surge rather than only emotional stirring
to stimulate
vsto adrenalize
236 3.7

Make a person or thing more active, alert and responsive

creates an immediate intense bodily rush rather than mild activation
to thrill
vsto adrenalize
201 2.1

To give a sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure

creates a fast bodily energy rush rather than only a feeling
to fire up
vsto adrenalize
  • Informal
70 4.1

Make people feel excited and ready to act

induces an immediate bodily surge and intense energy rather than only feeling
to energize
vsto adrenalize
  • US
65 3.7

To make someone feel more active and alert

produces a very fast physical rush, not only general increased energy
to heat up
vsto adrenalize
57 3.4

To become more intense or make a situation more intense

produces an immediate physical energy rush rather than slow escalation
to pump up
vsto adrenalize
  • Informal
28 4.1

Make someone feel excited and full of energy

causes a quick bodily energy surge rather than gradual boosting
to invigorate
vsto adrenalize
26 5.5

To give more energy and make someone or something feel lively

creates an immediate adrenaline surge rather than gentle revitalization
to rouse
vsto adrenalize
16 5.1

To make people feel strong emotion and want to act

leads to a sudden physical energy rush rather than only increased motivation
to electrify
vsto adrenalize
14 4.1

To make people feel very excited and want to act

causes an immediate bodily surge of energy rather than only emotion
to exhilarate
vsto adrenalize
12 6.9

To make someone feel very happy and full of energy

produces a sudden bodily rush and high energy rather than gentle happiness
to arouse
vsto adrenalize
9 3.5

Make someone wake up or feel more energetic

creates a rapid bodily surge of adrenaline not just waking or alertness
to intoxicate
vsto adrenalize
4 7.0

To make someone feel very excited and happy

creates a quick physical adrenaline burst instead of lasting euphoria
to charge up
vsto adrenalize
  • Informal
4 4.8

To make people feel excited and ready to act

induces a sharp bodily energy surge rather than just raised mood
to reenergize
vsto adrenalize
  • US
3 4.1

To give new energy and enthusiasm to a person or thing

provides a sudden hormonal energy spike rather than slow renewal
to hype up
vsto adrenalize
  • Informal
3 5.6

To make someone feel very excited about something

triggers an immediate physical energy surge instead of anticipatory build up
to quicken
vsto adrenalize
2 5.1

To make a feeling or desire stronger

causes a rapid bodily adrenaline rush instead of merely intensifying feeling
to ignite passion
vsto adrenalize
1 5.0

Make someone feel very excited and interested in something

provokes an immediate physical rush rather than long-term emotional zeal
to set pulses racing
vsto adrenalize
  • Informal
1 6.0

To make someone feel very excited, often suddenly

produces an immediate strong physical surge rather than only excitement
to hot up
vsto adrenalize
  • UK
1 7.7

To become more active or exciting in a situation

brings a sudden bodily surge of energy rather than gradual intensifying
to stir someone's blood
vsto adrenalize
6.0

To make someone feel strong excitement or deep emotion

causes a rapid bodily energy surge rather than only emotional stirring
to enflame
vsto adrenalize
6.4

To make feelings like anger or excitement stronger

produces a sudden bodily energy rush rather than slowly intensifying feelings

Antonyms

to de-energize
  • Specialized
6.7

To make equipment safe by turning off its power

How Energized

to adrenalize
  • Informal
1 8.4
to stimulate
236 3.7
to energize
  • US
65 3.7
to soothe
63 3.4
to sedate
  • Specialized
95 6.8

Surface Forms

adrenalize infinitive
adrenalized past
adrenalized past participle
adrenalizing present participle
adrenalizes third person singular

Morphology

adrenalize = adrenal (transparent) = adrenal + ize

The verb is formed by adding the productive suffix '-ize' to the adjective 'adrenal', meaning 'to cause an adrenaline reaction', which learners can infer.

Etymology

Adrenalize comes from adrenal, as in adrenaline, the body chemical that gives a sudden burst of energy, and the ending -ize, which means 'to make' or 'to cause'. So, adrenalize means 'to cause a quick rush of energy or excitement'.