adrenaline
/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: adrenalines
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Excitement; thrills.
Noun
Examples
Some people bungee jump to feel alive through the surge of adrenaline.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “adrenaline” mean?
Epinephrine, the hormone and neurotransmitter.
Is “adrenaline” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.