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adrenaline

[əˈdrɛnəlɪn]

adrenaline Definition

a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in conditions of stress, increasing rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and preparing muscles for exertion..

Using adrenaline: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adrenaline" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rush of adrenaline made her feel invincible.

  • Example

    His body was flooded with adrenaline as he prepared to jump out of the plane.

  • Example

    The athlete's adrenaline was pumping as she stepped up to the starting line.

adrenaline Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adrenaline

Phrases with adrenaline

  • someone who seeks out dangerous or thrilling experiences, often for the rush of adrenaline it provides

    Example

    He's a bit of an adrenaline junkie, always looking for the next adventure.

  • a sudden burst of energy and excitement caused by the release of adrenaline into the bloodstream

    Example

    I love the adrenaline rush I get from riding roller coasters.

  • adrenaline-fueled

    describing something that is powered or driven by adrenaline

    Example

    The movie was full of adrenaline-fueled action scenes.

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Summary: adrenaline in Brief

'Adrenaline' [əˈdrɛnəlɪn] is a hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It increases blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism, and prepares muscles for exertion. Phrases like 'adrenaline junkie' and 'adrenaline rush' describe people who seek out dangerous or thrilling experiences for the rush of adrenaline they provide. 'Adrenaline-fueled' describes something that is powered or driven by adrenaline.

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