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hyper

[hahy-per] / ˈhaɪ pər /












ADJECTIVE
overexcited
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Example Sentences

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In this room, I am at times unsettled, at once tracking the movements of the actors while attempting to remain hyper aware of any sudden touch or scent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

“This is a hyper sensitive topic,” said Mike Mayo, a bank analyst at Wells Fargo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"What it's forced everybody to do is to be hyper vigilant about the news," said Interactive Brokers analyst Steve Sosnick.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

When the Sun gets all hyper with magnetic activity, it throws out huge bursts of super-hot, super-fast gas called plasma.

From Space Scoop • Nov. 19, 2025

Via was kneeling down in front of the dog, trying to pet it, but the dog was kind of hyper and kept trying to lick her hand, which Via kept pulling away.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio