OVEREXCITED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

overexcited

adjective

Definition of overexcited

as in excited

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Recent Examples of overexcited At their reunion, an overexcited Andy is met by a typically cool Miranda, who characteristically doesn’t even remember her. — Jake Coyle, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2026 When starting or advancing a business or organization, enthusiasm for success can lead to overexcited team members rushing and making mistakes. — Jared Bahir Browsh, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026 Perhaps this was just some overexcited UFO diehard with a hunch and money to burn. — Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026 The road to the majors is a perilous one, so don’t get overexcited. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 High-profile figures, from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, have suggested in recent months that investors have become overexcited about AI, as companies bet big on the technology with multibillion-dollar investments. — Julia Shapero, The Hill, 14 Oct. 2025 Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025 If the offense continues to be electric, the fans might get overexcited. — Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025 Last Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told reporters at a private dinner that investors are overexcited about AI models. — ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overexcited

Adjective

Redelinghuys said Umzi’s executive Chef Mensah Thompson is excited to bring South African cuisine and menu items inspired from other African countries.

— Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
An excited crowd cheered and waved homemade signs supporting Pancake.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Finally, there was the matter of Pollak himself, whose hyperactive social posts could come across as cringe, leaving many, including some inside Coinbase, to see him as high on his own supply.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of hyperactive

Adjective

In the theatre, Holzinger’s instructions were direct, never agitated or hostile, spoken into a microphone from the front row.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Sharks do not typically view humans as prey, but, as wildlife biologist Forrest Galante explained to OutKick Outdoors, a curious or agitated shark can still do plenty of damage with an exploratory bite.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of agitated

Adjective

The abandonment of plans has thrown off course preparations for a hectic start to the 2025-26 campaign.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Amid all of the hectic, ever-shifting action, Messi seems to find just the right cognitive judgments late in games when a goal is most desperately needed.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of hectic

Adjective

But a durational exhibition requires a totally different allocation of time and energy, and the frenzied interests of private donors can be draining.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Boarding-day lunch at Carnival’s Lido Marketplace, for example, is a frenzied scrum of hangry travelers dragging oversized carry-ons through tight aisles.

— Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of frenzied

Adjective

The atmosphere is calm rather than feverish, although Mikel Oyarzabal's chance after eight minutes briefly raises the anxiety levels.

— Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 7 July 2026
There’s nothing new or fancy in Hell House LLC, which makes its feverish grip on the audience even more admirable.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of feverish

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