hyperactive
3 synonyms and 4 antonyms for hyperactive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Unusually restless and constantly in motion, more active than is typical or healthy.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
overactive
overenergetic
Antonyms
How to use hyperactive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hyperactive child
hyperactive behavior
Etymology
Built from hyper- ("over, excessive") + active.
Full origin of hyperactive →Frequently asked questions
What does “hyperactive” mean?
The word “hyperactive” means unusually restless and constantly in motion, more active than is typical or healthy. In plain terms, way more active or restless than normal.
How do you pronounce “hyperactive”?
“Hyperactive” is pronounced heye-puhr-AK-tihv (/ˌhaɪpəɹˈæk.tɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “hyperactive” in a sentence?
Here is “hyperactive” used in a sentence: “The puppy was hyperactive, tearing around the yard nonstop.”
What is another word for “hyperactive”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hyperactive” include overactive, hyper and overenergetic.
What is the opposite of “hyperactive”?
The opposite of “hyperactive” — its antonyms — are hypoactive, underactive, calm and slow.
What part of speech is “hyperactive”?
“Hyperactive” is an adjective.
