HYPERKINETIC Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperkinetic

adjective

ˌhī-pər-kə-ˈne-tik

Definition of hyperkinetic

as in excitable

easily excited by nature an elderly couple who are unable to control their hyperkinetic grandson

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Recent Examples of hyperkinetic Relentlessly fast-paced and filled with hyperkinetic visuals, the sequel hits the sweet spot in terms of what its target audience wants, even if adult non-aficionados will find little of interest other than the starry vocal cast. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 So the disparity between Team USA’s ambivalence and the hyperkinetic passion displayed by teams like the Dominican Republic can look vast. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026 The sequence, while full of hyperkinetic action, again only lasts a couple of minutes. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Eisenberg’s performance is terrific, muted and hyperkinetic in all the right ways. — TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hyperkinetic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperkinetic

Adjective

Shaffelburg’s boundless enthusiasm and high work rate led one LAFC staffer to liken him to an excitable golden retriever, a comparison the player did not challenge.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
That’s where Barkley came in, an excitable, friendly yellow lab who is obsessed with balls and could sniff out a green tennis ball in an entire stadium of purple ones.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of excitable

Adjective

Until Bezos, or any of his new partners, speak publicly, the conversation about what comes next will be nervous.

— Simon Hughes, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
In a nervous market full of geopolitical tension, IPOs have attracted a lot of investor attention, with AI darlings Anthropic and OpenAI preparing for their own debuts.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026