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 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 After 24 hours at 4G, flies stayed hyperactive for weeks. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 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
  • This is because patients are increasingly excited to use wearables and other devices to gather more information and metrics regarding their own health.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • For perspective, listen to Cubs manager Craig Counsell, who is not exactly excitable or prone to exaggeration.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • When an excitable teenager cut in front of my dad, Frankenstein — without saying a word — gestured for the kid to be patient and wait, patted my dad on the back and posed for a picture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of excitable
Adjective
  • Don’t miss a dip in the heated indoor pool or a moment of quiet in the peaceful private garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The battle between Sanford and GOAA became especially heated after the Sanford airfield applied to trademark its name and logo, succeeded, and GOAA filed an appeal.
    — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of heated
Adjective
  • If your new pet seems shy, nervous or withdrawn, don't panic.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • In the moments leading up to the big question, Morando was admittedly nervous.
    — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of nervous
Adjective
  • Clancy became agitated, but never fully woke up once given the Narcan, which is typically used to treat heroin or fentanyl overdoes, Constanzo noted.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
  • Costanzo said Clancy became agitated, reaching out her arms, but never woke up.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of agitated
Adjective
  • To stop treating my body like an inconvenient vehicle for my overactive brain.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
  • Thyroid dysfunction — whether overactive or underactive — also disrupts the hair growth cycle.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Definition of overactive

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