noun
A sudden, overwhelming desire for pleasure or excitement, often impulsive and difficult to resist. It refers to an intense craving for experiences that stimulate the senses or emotions.
Etymology:
A blend of “dopamine,” the neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, and “lust,” from Old English “lust,” meaning desire or craving. The word conveys a sense of an overpowering urge driven by the brain’s reward system.
Example Sentence:
He felt a wave of dopalust as the carnival lights flickered in the distance, pulling him towards the excitement and thrill of the rides.