HYPERKINETIC Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hyperkinetic

adjective

ˌhī-pər-kə-ˈne-tik

Definition of hyperkinetic

as in excitable

easily excited by nature an elderly couple who are unable to control their hyperkinetic grandson

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Recent Examples of hyperkinetic Relentlessly fast-paced and filled with hyperkinetic visuals, the sequel hits the sweet spot in terms of what its target audience wants, even if adult non-aficionados will find little of interest other than the starry vocal cast. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026 So the disparity between Team USA’s ambivalence and the hyperkinetic passion displayed by teams like the Dominican Republic can look vast. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2026 The sequence, while full of hyperkinetic action, again only lasts a couple of minutes. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 Eisenberg’s performance is terrific, muted and hyperkinetic in all the right ways. — TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for hyperkinetic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperkinetic

Adjective

Kalind, the younger brother of a bonobo named Kevin, was the more excitable and playful of the two.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Deanna is a proud mother of three and an excitable introvert.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of excitable

Adjective

Everyone was in a good mood, if a little nervous about what was going to be discussed.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Alberto Hernandez Castillo, a Cuban national with lawful permanent residence in the United States, was also acting nervous, the agent said.

— David Goodhue October 6, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026