hyperactive

adjective

ˌhī-pər-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce hyperactive (audio)
Definition of hyperactivenext
1
as in excited
being in a state of increased activity or agitation the skyrocketing price of oil resulted in a wildly fluctuating, hyperactive stock market

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2
as in excitable
easily excited by nature hyperactive children who are in dire need of a guardian with a firm hand

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Recent Examples of hyperactive And while Every Single Muscle may not be a concept album, its focus on the human body is intense and consistent to support a hyperactive number of songs and styles packed together. — Alex Robert Ross, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026 The stars and creators of Scary Movie tell EW about their hyperactive new comedy, which even stretches beyond the bounds of horror to films like Michael and Wicked. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 June 2026 Your Immune System May Become Balanced Vitamin D and zinc may also tamp down hyperactive immune responses that occur in autoimmune diseases (conditions in which the body attacks itself). — Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026 But what should be a hyperactive, frenetic, and fractured mess instead has a curious, uncanny unity. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hyperactive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperactive
  1. excited
  2. excitable
  3. heated
  4. nervous
  5. agitated
  6. overactive
Adjective
  • Everyone is excited for the vacation, except for Shannon and Carmella, who both have valid reasons.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors have said Birchmore was excited about her pregnancy and gave Farwell updates about her due date, ultrasounds, doctor appointments and a gender reveal.
    — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Kalind, the younger brother of a bonobo named Kevin, was the more excitable and playful of the two.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Deanna is a proud mother of three and an excitable introvert.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of excitable
Adjective
  • What really sets the villas apart are the outdoor spaces, which include a large private terrace with a heated pool, sun loungers, an outdoor shower, as well as dining and sitting areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • Everyone was in a good mood, if a little nervous about what was going to be discussed.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a Cuban national with lawful permanent residence in the United States, was also acting nervous, the agent said.
    — David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of nervous
Adjective
  • When the door finally opened, an agitated young man who resembled Ryan Gosling (Rett Keeter) shined an LED flashlight directly into my eyes, a gesture that would become familiar over the next hour.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Altercations between agitated people with dementia and other residents or workers charged with caring for them are disturbingly common in long-term care facilities and private homes.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of agitated
Adjective
  • Mainly looking to drown out a snoring partner, a barking dog or an overactive brain?
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In Lowen’s overactive imagination, Hathaway plays a Hitchcockian femme fatale always wearing her signature color, red.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of overactive

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“Hyperactive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperactive. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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