adrenaline
Translation
adrenaline
Examples
The ride gave me a real adrenaline rush.
The ride gave me a real adrenaline rush.
He is a complete adrenaline junkie.
He is a complete adrenaline junkie.
Grammar Patterns
an ((adrenaline)) rush a feeling of excitement The ride gave me a real adrenaline rush.
an ((adrenaline)) junkie someone who enjoys exciting activities He is a complete adrenaline junkie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: epinephrine
Etymology
From 'adrenal' + '-ine', a chemical suffix. This is the modern, standard spelling.
Memory Tips
The '-ine' ending is common for many chemical substances, like caffeine or morphine.