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Synonyms for hyper


Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : hahy-per
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaɪ pər

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Définition of hyper

Origin :
  • 1942 as a colloquial shortening of hyperactive.
  • As in invigorating : adj stimulating
  • As in lively : adj energetic, active, busy
  • As in on edge : adj tense
  • As in overwrought : adj exhausted and excited
  • As in rousing : adj stirring
  • As in spirited : adj lively, vivacious
  • As in sprightly : adj fun, vivacious
  • As in temperamental : adj angry most of the time; moody
  • As in tense : adj under stress, pressure
  • As in tireless : adj determined
  • As in untiring : adj determined, persevering
  • As in vehement : adj passionate, opinionated
  • As in overexcited : adj unduly excited
  • As in active : adj very involved in activity
  • As in madding : adj frantic
  • As in unwearied : adj tireless
  • As in weariless : adj tireless
  • As in distressed : adj upset
  • As in fidgety : adj restlessly moving
  • As in frantic : adj distressed, distracted
  • As in frenetic : adj maniacal
  • As in anxious : adj worried, tense
  • As in hyperactive : adj excessively active
  • As in beyond : adv further; outside limits
  • As in on edge : adv feeling anxious
Example sentences :
  • I know what it's like to be three thousand hours in hyper, myself.
  • Extract from : « Space Viking » by Henry Beam Piper
  • We could hyper, of course, but we were blind up there in Cth.
  • Extract from : « A Question of Courage » by Jesse Franklin Bone
  • It led naturally to the employment of Hyper- in the inverse sense, viz.
  • Extract from : « The Modes of Ancient Greek Music » by David Binning Monro
  • Why is it then that, at this moment, I feel inclined to be hyper critical and disparaging?
  • Extract from : « Barren Honour: A Novel » by George A. Lawrence
  • You give me a quarter on hyper and we'll go right through that planet!
  • Extract from : « Danger in Deep Space » by Carey Rockwell
  • But this voyage there was little relaxation once they were in Hyper.
  • Extract from : « Plague Ship » by Andre Norton
  • They lifted from Sargol on schedule and went into Hyper also on schedule.
  • Extract from : « Plague Ship » by Andre Norton
  • Sure, a man feels like he's been crammed into a concrete mixer when he's burning up light-years in a hyper ship.
  • Extract from : « Next Door, Next World » by Robert Donald Locke
  • He had fought a short but furious ship-action, battering the invader until he was glad to hyper out.
  • Extract from : « Space Viking » by Henry Beam Piper
  • As a hyper, or "inside striker," as Litt calls him, he displayed superb form.
  • Extract from : « Wrestling and Wrestlers: » by Jacob Robinson

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