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adrenaline

/əˈdriː.nə.lɪn/

/əˈdrɛn.ə.lɪn/

Translations

adrenalinenoun

adrenalines

adrénaline

The sudden scare sent a rush of adrenaline through his body, making his heart race.

La frayeur soudaine a provoqué une montée d'adrénaline dans son corps, faisant battre son cœur à toute vitesse.

Additional translations

adrénalineau sens figuré, pour une sensation d'excitation ou d'énergie dans une situation stressante ou exaltante

Synonyms

adrenalineadjective

more adrenaline

Comp.

most adrenaline

Super.

/əˈdriː.nə.lɪn/

/əˈdrɛn.ə.lɪn/

Used attributively before nouns to denote things involving excitement, danger, or intense stimulation.

à sensations fortesse dit d'une activité ou d'une expérience très intense, excitante ou risquée

Bungee jumping is an adrenaline activity that attracts thrill-seekers.

Le saut à l'élastique est une activité à sensations fortes qui attire les amateurs de sensations fortes.

Additional translations

d'adrénalineemploi attributif; contexte médical ou physiologique

Definitions

adrenalinenoun

A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that increases rates of blood circulation, breathing, and carbohydrate metabolism and prepares muscles for exertion.

The sudden scare sent a rush of adrenaline through his body, making his heart race.

A feeling of excitement, nervousness, or energy caused by a stressful or thrilling situation.

The adrenaline of the roller coaster ride left her feeling exhilarated and breathless.

adrenalineadjective

Relating to or characterized by excitement, danger, or intense stimulation.

Bungee jumping is an adrenaline activity that attracts thrill-seekers.

Containing, involving, or derived from the hormone adrenaline.

The paramedic carried an adrenaline syringe for emergencies.