dopamine

noun/ˈdoʊpəmiːn/

Frequency rank: #8,841 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a chemical messenger in the brain associated with pleasure, reward, and motivation.

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Example sentence

Exercise can boost dopamine levels in the brain, improving your mood and motivation.

Synonyms & related words

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