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.

Example Sentences

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

Once the larger rides are planned out, theme park designers then consider what he describes as "flat rides", which cater to less thrill-seeking crowds.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2025

They cross paths with a thrill-seeking social media influencer, played by Powell, who thrives on posting his dangerous storm-chasing exploits on the internet.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 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