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单词 overactive
释义

overactive

adjective

over·​ac·​tive ˌō-vər-ˈak-tiv How to pronounce overactive (audio)
: excessively or abnormally active
overactive glands
an overactive imagination
overactivity
ˌō-vər-ak-ˈti-və-tē How to pronounce overactive (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • agitated
  • excited
  • feverish
  • frenzied
  • heated
  • hectic
  • hyperactive
  • overwrought
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Example Sentences

She has an overactive bladder. His crazy ideas are products of an overactive imagination.
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Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

overactive

adjective

over·​ac·​tive ˌō-və-ˈrak-tiv How to pronounce overactive (audio)
: excessively or abnormally active
an overactive mind
overactive glands

overactive

adjective

as in heated
being in a state of increased activity or agitation the boy manages to panic himself by his own overactive imagination

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • heated
  • excited
  • agitated
  • hyperactive
  • upset
  • overwrought
  • frenzied
  • hectic
  • troubled
  • feverish
  • overexcited
  • keyed up
  • nervous
  • anxious
  • hyper
  • in a lather
  • afire
  • wired
  • tense
  • uptight
  • aquiver
  • perturbed
  • aflutter
  • uneasy
  • jumpy
  • jittery
  • hyperexcited
  • unquiet
  • high-strung
  • atingle
  • dithery
  • het up
  • edgy
  • nervy
  • hyped-up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • calm
  • placid
  • undisturbed
  • composed
  • serene
  • tranquil
  • cool
  • unperturbed
  • untroubled
  • collected
  • unshaken
  • unworried
  • coolheaded
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