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extremophile

1 9.5

A person who likes very dangerous or exciting activities

noun
/ɪkˈstriməˌfaɪl/

: extremófilo

So therefore an extremophile, you would think, would be something that loves to live on the edge.

Examples

Researchers study extremophiles to understand how life can exist in extreme environments, such as deep-sea vents.
So how did you, So how do you land on extremophiles as a career goal?
An extremophile seeks out locations that others might find inhospitable, like volcanic hot springs.
Many adventurers consider themselves extremophiles because they thrive on activities like skydiving and mountain climbing.

Synonyms

adventurer

vsextremophile

50 4.2

A person who likes taking risks and exploring unknown places

seeks out extreme conditions or experiences generally rather than just exploring

adrenaline junkie

vsextremophile

Slang

4 7.5

A person who looks for exciting and often dangerous activities like skydiving

prefers extreme conditions and enjoys or thrives in them rather than mere thrills

adventurist

vsextremophile

1 6.8

A person who seeks excitement and new experiences by taking risks

focuses on extreme conditions and thriving rather than merely seeking new experiences

Antonyms

safety

∞ 1.0

A place or condition that protects you from danger

comfort

190 1.0

A feeling of physical ease and being free from pain

How Adventurous

extremophile

1 9.5

adrenaline junkie

Slang

4 7.5

daredevil

26 6.1

adventurer

50 4.2

Surface Forms

extremophile singular

extremophiles plural

Morphology

extremophile = extreme (semi-transparent) = extreme + phile

The meaning is broadly predictable as 'one who loves the extreme,' but the word is specialized and somewhat figurative.

Etymology

Extremophile combines extreme 'very unusual or severe' and phile 'lover'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a person who 'loves' very hard or risky experiences, which is why an extremophile seeks out extreme adventures.