Meaning
adrenaline
- a hormone that increases heart rate and energy during stress
- a feeling of excitement, thrill, or heightened energy
In a sentence
Gli sport estremi gli regalano una forte scarica di adrenalina.
Extreme sports give him a huge rush of adrenaline.
Avevo troppa adrenalina in corpo per riuscire a rilassarmi.
I had too much adrenaline in my body to be able to relax.
L'adrenalina sale sempre subito prima di salire sul palco.
The adrenaline always rises just before going on stage.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| adrenalina | feminine · singular |
| adrenaline | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular. Often used figuratively for a rush of excitement.