Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

adrenaline-junkie

noun
/əˈdrɛnəˌlin ˈʤʌŋki/
Definition
A person who seeks out thrilling and exciting activities to get an adrenaline rush.
Examples
  • As an adrenaline junkie, she spends her weekends skydiving and rock climbing.
  • His friends always call him an adrenaline junkie because he loves extreme sports.
  • Adrenaline junkies often chase activities that make their hearts race.
Meaning
An adrenaline junkie thrives on excitement and enjoys high-energy, often risky activities to experience the effects of adrenaline in their body.
Synonyms
  • thrill-seeker
  • risk-taker
  • excitement-seeker