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

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

Since the incident, the flamingo has been doing all right physically but is more anxious and nervous when being evaluated, said Peachy’s veterinarian, Tiffany Moore, medical director of Lone Mountain Animal Hospital.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
As the military-style helicopter hovered above them, attendees from the rural, predominantly Latino community, began to get nervous.

— Philip Wang, Time, 19 Oct. 2026