hyper
Bouncing off walls
Hyper describes a state of being overly energetic, excitable, or wound up.
It's often applied to children or pets who can't seem to settle down: The kids got hyper after eating all that candy.
As a prefix, hyper- means excessive or above normal, appearing in words like hyperactive, hypersensitive, and hyperlink.
The standalone adjective hyper is informal and typically carries a mildly negative connotation, suggesting someone is too amped up for the situation.
Advocate of extreme measures
- superOutstanding or above
- megaMillion-fold prefix
- overAbove or exceeding
- extraAdditional, beyond necessary
hyperlink · hypertext · hypercritical · hypersensitive · hyperextend · hyperfocus · hyperrealistic · hyperlocal
Having much vigor
- livelyAnimated and energetic
- animatedFull of life, or drawn moving
- bouncyTends to rebound
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
spirited · peppy · vivacious · effervescent · zippy · perky · bubbly · dynamic
Abnormally elevated, agitated
- freneticWildly agitated, fast
- franticWildly anxious or desperate
- chaoticTotally without arrangement
- impulsiveActing without deliberation
erratic · uncontrollable · compulsive · volatile · mercurial · disorganized · overstimulated · overexcited
Nervously unable to settle
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
- jitteryAnxiously restless
- restlessUnable to be still
- twitchyNervously prone to spasms
agitated · impatient · nervous · edgy · anxious · squirmy · unsettled · on-edge
Eagerly anticipating something
- thrilledOverjoyed beyond measure
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- giddyDizzy or excitedly silly
- euphoricOverwhelmed with joy
elated · exhilarated · jubilant · enthusiastic · fired-up · overjoyed · wound-up · pumped
Neurodevelopmental focus impairment
- hyperactivityExcessive physical or mental energy
- hyperkineticAbnormally excessive movement
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
hyperventilation · hypersensitivity · hypervigilance · hyperarousal · hyperstimulation · hypomania · mania · stimulant
Fictional superluminal propulsion
- warp-speedFictional superluminal velocity
- supersonicExceeding audio velocity
- faster-than-lightExceeding light's velocity
- turboExhaust-powered compressor
ultra
Advocate of extreme measures
extra · hyperlink · hypertext · hypercritical · hypersensitive · hyperextend · hyperfocus · hyperrealistic · hyperlocal · hyperconnected
energetic
Having much vigor
exuberant · spirited · peppy · vivacious · effervescent · zippy · perky · bubbly · dynamic · vigorous
manic
Abnormally elevated, agitated
impulsive · erratic · uncontrollable · compulsive · volatile · mercurial · disorganized · overstimulated · overexcited · overreactive
fidgety
Nervously unable to settle
twitchy · agitated · impatient · nervous · edgy · anxious · squirmy · unsettled · on-edge · high-strung
excited
Eagerly anticipating something
euphoric · elated · exhilarated · jubilant · enthusiastic · fired-up · overjoyed · wound-up · pumped · stoked
ADHD
Neurodevelopmental focus impairment
- hyperactivityExcessive physical or mental energy
- hyperkineticAbnormally excessive movement
- hyperthyroidismOverproduction of metabolic hormones
hyperglycemia · hyperventilation · hypersensitivity · hypervigilance · hyperarousal · hyperstimulation · hypomania · mania · stimulant · dopamine
hyperdrive
Fictional superluminal propulsion
- warp-speedFictional superluminal velocity
- supersonicExceeding audio velocity
- faster-than-lightExceeding light's velocity
turbo · overdrive · accelerated · breakneck · lightning-fast
- slang moodsbummed, chill, cranky, edgy, grumpy
- slang traitsbossy, brainy, bubbly, chatty, cheeky
- hyperactivityfidgeting, restlessness, fidgety, restless, impulsivity
- energy levelsenergetic, energized, hyped, exhausted, fatigued
- excitabilityexcitability, nervousness, jitteriness, jumpiness, restlessness
- powerauthority, electric power, nuclear power, solar power, wind power
- hypertension treatmentCare for elevated arterial pressure
- hyperspace jumpInstant travel between stars
- hypersonic missileWeapon exceeding Mach five
- hyperspace drivePropulsion exceeding light speed
- hypersonic weaponsMissiles exceeding Mach five
- chronic hypertensionOngoing high blood pressure
hyperbole, hyperactive, hypermarket, hypertrophy, hypertension, hyperspace, hypersonic, hyperventilate, hyperextension