HYPEREXCITED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperexcited

adjective

Definition of hyperexcited

as in overexcited

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Adjective

Old-school drawer-style broilers can get a little overexcited, so start peeking in after 10 minutes.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Nov. 2026
The atmosphere aboard felt like Christmas Eve with a ship full of overexcited children.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of overexcited

Adjective

Caregivers for dementia patients, whether family members at home or employees in an institution, can face daily challenges from residents who may be uncooperative or agitated, but advocates emphasize that caregivers must stay patient and respectful.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of agitated

Adjective

Once the first official season got underway, London and Kelly bonded right away due to the hectic filming schedule.

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026
After a marathon journey involving three connecting flights to reach Glasgow—and coming off the back of a particularly hectic week that had left me feeling a little under the weather—the lack of fuss was firmly appreciated.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of hectic

Adjective

The cultural idea that ADHD mostly impacts children is finally changing — no longer is the condition synonymous with fidgety, hyperactive kids.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
Jo, raised by her grandmother, is hyperactive, wild, free-spirited, and a talented artist but often acts out in school.

— Parents, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of hyperactive

Adjective

This all plays out with a lot of frequent jarring tonal mismatches, and some bafflingly overwrought dramatic beats, especially around Vision’s makeshift self-repair.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026
While there is a deep respect for heritage that runs through their properties, the connection isn’t overwrought or explicit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of overwrought

Adjective

The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The open kitchen includes soapstone counters, and the primary bath has a soaker tub and heated floors.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026

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