C1nounhealthsport
US/əˈdren.əl.ɪn/
UK/əˈdren.əl.ɪn/
a chemical your body produces when you are afraid, excited or angry, making your heart beat faster
In context
Riding the roller coaster gave me a huge rush of adrenaline.
When the fire alarm rang, adrenaline helped her carry the child down the stairs.
Some people love extreme sports because they enjoy the adrenaline.
Words that go with adrenaline
noun + noun
- adrenaline rushSkydiving gives you an incredible adrenaline rush.
- adrenaline junkieMy brother is an adrenaline junkie who loves bungee jumping.
- adrenaline levelsStress raises your adrenaline levels and makes it hard to sleep.
noun + preposition
- rush of adrenalineI felt a rush of adrenaline as I walked onto the stage.
- surge of adrenalineA sudden surge of adrenaline helped him finish the race.
verb + noun
- release adrenalineYour body releases adrenaline when it senses danger.