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

It is up some 1,200% in the past year, to the delight of thrill-seeking investors who have been posting screenshots of their gains on Reddit and X.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 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

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