Adrenaline

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /əˈdrɛnəˌlɪn/

Definitions of adrenaline

noun 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

Example Sentences

A1 When I go on roller coasters, I feel a rush of adrenaline.

A2 During the race, the athletes were filled with adrenaline as they sprinted towards the finish line.

B1 Skydiving is an extreme sport that can give you a huge adrenaline rush.

B2 The thrill-seekers were addicted to the adrenaline they felt while bungee jumping.

C1 The experienced rock climber thrived on the adrenaline of conquering challenging peaks.

C2 The professional race car driver's body was accustomed to the rush of adrenaline during high-speed competitions.

Examples of adrenaline in a Sentence

formal The rush of adrenaline can have a significant impact on the body's physiological response to stress.

informal I love the feeling of adrenaline pumping through my veins when I go bungee jumping.

slang Dude, my adrenaline was off the charts during that roller coaster ride!

figurative The adrenaline of competition fueled her drive to succeed in the business world.

Grammatical Forms of adrenaline

plural

adrenalines

comparative

more adrenaline

superlative

most adrenaline

present tense

adrenaline

future tense

will adrenaline

perfect tense

have adrenalined

continuous tense

is adrenalining

singular

adrenaline

positive degree

adrenaline

infinitive

adrenaline

gerund

adrenalining

participle

adrenalined

Origin and Evolution of adrenaline

First Known Use: 1901 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'adrenaline' originates from the Latin word 'ad' meaning 'near' and 'renes' meaning 'kidneys'. It was first used to describe the hormone secreted by the adrenal glands located near the kidneys.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a medical context to describe the hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, 'adrenaline' has evolved to also be used colloquially to describe a rush of energy or excitement.