hyperexcited

Beyond merely thrilled

Hyperexcited describes a state of excessive or intense excitement, beyond ordinary enthusiasm.

The prefix intensifies what excited already conveys: The kids were hyperexcited about the trip to Disneyland.

Often applied to children, animals, or anyone whose eagerness has become difficult to contain.

emotional

overstimulated

Excessively aroused sensorially

euphoric · giddy · exhilarated · manic · frenzied · buzzing · amped · wired · keyed up · wound up

physiological

adrenaline

Emergency response hormone

sweating · palpitations · dilated pupils · flushed · breathless · jittery · twitchy · caffeine · cortisol · overstimulation

childlike

bouncing

Springing back repeatedly

giggling · restless · antsy · squirming · hyper · sugar rush · birthday party · Christmas morning · uncontrollable · wild

scientific

neurons

Signal-transmitting brain cells

overactive · hyperstimulation · threshold · nervous system · dopamine · neurotransmitters · hyperactivity · manic episode · limbic · cortical

Opposites
arousal level

hyperexcitedcalm

Free from agitation

sedate · tranquil · relaxed · placid · subdued

emotional valence and composure

hyperexcitedcomposed

Calm and self-possessed

collected · unruffled · impassive · phlegmatic · stoic

Family

hyperexcitement

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