hyper

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hyper — adjective

  • hyperpositive
  • hyperercomparative
  • hyperestsuperlative

1. having or showing a state of being unusually active and excited, often in a way

1.形容詞B1
釋義

having or showing a state of being unusually active and excited, often in a way that feels uncontrolled or makes it difficult to relax — for example, children full of energy after a party, or a pet that cannot stop moving around.

例句

The children were so hyper after the party that their grandmother could not get them to sleep.

so + hyper + that-clause for cause and consequence

Pim gets hyper whenever he drinks too much coffee before a meeting.

gets + hyper + whenever [trigger event]

同義詞
  • hyperactive

    the formal / clinical equivalent; often used as a medical diagnosis, while 'hyper' is informal and conversational

  • excitable

    focuses on the tendency to become excited easily (a personality trait), not necessarily the current state of high energy

  • wound up

    informal British English, emphasises nervous or anxious energy rather than playful excitement

反義詞
  • calm

    the direct opposite — relaxed and in control

  • mellow

    informal, suggesting a relaxed and laid-back state

文法句型

be/get/feel + hyper

so + hyper + that-clause

too + hyper + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Frequently used to describe children, pets, or groups whose high energy feels difficult to manage. Can carry a mildly negative tone, suggesting the energy is excessive or disruptive. Commonly appears with amplifiers such as so, too, really, or a bit.

常見錯誤

❌I'm feeling very hyperactive today.
✅I'm feeling very hyper today.
💡'hyperactive' is a clinical term for ADHD; 'hyper' is the everyday informal word.
❌The kids are hyper-active.
✅The kids are hyper.
💡'hyper' is a single word, not hyphenated.