hyperactive
Definition
- Adjective:
- More active than normal; abnormally or extremely active: Describes a state of excessive physical movement, restlessness, or excitability, often beyond what is typical or appropriate for the situation.
- Characterized by a very high level of activity: Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe a symptom, particularly in relation to conditions like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The doctor said the toddler was hyperactive and had trouble focusing on any single task.
- After eating the sugary candy, the children became hyperactive and ran around the room.
- The hyperactive stock market made investors nervous.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical/Medical Context: Used to describe a key behavioral symptom.
- The diagnosis of ADHD requires the presence of hyperactive, impulsive, or inattentive behaviors.
- Figurative/Informal Use: Applied to non-human subjects to describe excessive activity or volatility.
- The hyperactive imagination of the writer produced countless story ideas.
- The company's hyperactive growth was difficult to manage.
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperactivity (n): The state or condition of being hyperactive.
- The child's hyperactivity was challenging in the classroom setting.
- Overactive (adj): Similar in meaning, suggesting excessive activity, though sometimes used more generally outside clinical contexts.
- An overactive bladder can be inconvenient.
Synonyms
- Overactive
- Restless
- Fidgety
- Frantic (in some contexts, implying a frenzied activity)
Antonyms
- Lethargic
- Sluggish
- Inactive
- Calm
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Bouncing off the walls: An informal idiom describing extreme hyperactivity or excitement.
- The kids were bouncing off the walls after the party.
- Wound up: Informal phrase meaning very excited, nervous, or tense, often leading to restless behavior.
- He gets really wound up and hyperactive before a big game.
Adjective
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more active than normal
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a hyperactive child
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