thrill-seeking

American  

[thril-seek-ing] / ˈθrɪlˌsik ɪŋ /

adjective

1. eager for excitement arising from risk or danger, or catering to those in search of such excitement.

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noun

1. behavior that courts risk or danger as a source of excitement.

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thrill-seeking

By comparing MRI scans with psychopathy assessment results, the researchers found that a larger striatum was linked to a stronger need for stimulation, including thrill-seeking, excitement, and impulsive behavior.

From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026

Many of these managers have decided that the best chance of standing out in a crowded market is to cater to thrill-seeking investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 23, 2026

It quickly becomes the globe-trotting, thrill-seeking show that captivated fans in Season 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2026

Prior to her jump, she told BBC Radio Suffolk she had "no idea" where her thrill-seeking attitude had come from.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2024

And that was precisely why the danger-loving, thrill-seeking ex-president of the United States wouldn’t be able to resist.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple