hyperkinetic

adjective

hy·per·ki·net·ic ˌhī-pər-kə-ˈne-tik How to pronounce hyperkinetic (audio)

-kī-

: of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity

the hyperkinetic child

: characterized by fast-paced or frenetic activity

a hyperkinetic movie

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Since the prefix hyper- means "above, beyond", hyperkinetic describes motion beyond the usual. The word is usually applied to children, and often describes the condition of almost uncontrollable activity or muscular movements called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder *(ADHD). Kids with ADHD are usually not just hyperkinetic but also inattentive, forgetful, and flighty. Though they're often treated with drugs, many experts believe there are better ways of dealing with the problem. Lots of people now shorten both *hyperactive and hyperkinetic to simply hyper ("He's been hyper all morning"), but usually don't mean it too seriously.

Example Sentences

an elderly couple who are unable to control their hyperkinetic grandson

Recent Examples on the Web Still, his next move is certain to generate interest far beyond the hyperkinetic fish bowl of college basketball recruiting.

New York Times, 30 July 2022 The atmosphere is hyperkinetic, and as the lights dim, the crowd takes a collective deep breath.

Will "ill Will" Lavin, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2022 Quivoron is intent on plunging the viewer into Julia’s POV and employs hyperkinetic camerawork by Raphaël Vandenbussche that’s more self-conscious than involving.

Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2022 Bodies pile up in this mash-up of science fiction, detective and conspiracy thriller — with a lot of humor and a big-screen, hyperkinetic energy.

Washington Post, 7 May 2022 Watch all 136 minutes of the film’s hyperkinetic fragments—a case study of attention-deficit disorder—and your synapses will crackle, pop and eventually snap, exactly as they’re meant to.

Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 8 Apr. 2022 His hyperkinetic, hyper-stylized, hyper-everything art seemed barely contained by the page, helping define the nascent art form and establish the superhero genre and comic book industry.

Roy Schwartz, CNN, 4 Nov. 2021 Travis Scott, the chart-topping Houston rapper known for his hyperkinetic live shows, has risen to the top of the hip-hop world thanks to a devoted and young fan base.

Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2021 The hyperkinetic 1960 release, with its anti-establishment tone and homages to Hollywood gangster films, vaunted the French New Wave to the vanguard of world cinema and Belmondo along with it.

Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Sep. 2021 See More

单词	hyperkinetic
释义	hyperkinetic adjective hy·per·ki·net·ic ˌhī-pər-kə-ˈne-tik -kī- 1 : of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity the hyperkinetic child 2 : characterized by fast-paced or frenetic activity a hyperkinetic movie Did you know? Since the prefix hyper- means "above, beyond", hyperkinetic describes motion beyond the usual. The word is usually applied to children, and often describes the condition of almost uncontrollable activity or muscular movements called attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Kids with ADHD are usually not just hyperkinetic but also inattentive, forgetful, and flighty. Though they're often treated with drugs, many experts believe there are better ways of dealing with the problem. Lots of people now shorten both hyperactive and hyperkinetic to simply hyper ("He's been hyper all morning"), but usually don't mean it too seriously. Synonyms excitable fiddle-footed flighty fluttery high-strung hyper hyperactive hyperexcitable jittery jumpy nervous skittery skittish spasmodic spooky See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences an elderly couple who are unable to control their hyperkinetic grandson Recent Examples on the Web Still, his next move is certain to generate interest far beyond the hyperkinetic fish bowl of college basketball recruiting. New York Times, 30 July 2022 The atmosphere is hyperkinetic, and as the lights dim, the crowd takes a collective deep breath. Will "ill Will" Lavin, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2022 Quivoron is intent on plunging the viewer into Julia’s POV and employs hyperkinetic camerawork by Raphaël Vandenbussche that’s more self-conscious than involving. Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 May 2022 Bodies pile up in this mash-up of science fiction, detective and conspiracy thriller — with a lot of humor and a big-screen, hyperkinetic energy. Washington Post, 7 May 2022 Watch all 136 minutes of the film’s hyperkinetic fragments—a case study of attention-deficit disorder—and your synapses will crackle, pop and eventually snap, exactly as they’re meant to. Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 8 Apr. 2022 His hyperkinetic, hyper-stylized, hyper-everything art seemed barely contained by the page, helping define the nascent art form and establish the superhero genre and comic book industry. Roy Schwartz, CNN, 4 Nov. 2021 Travis Scott, the chart-topping Houston rapper known for his hyperkinetic live shows, has risen to the top of the hip-hop world thanks to a devoted and young fan base. Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2021 The hyperkinetic 1960 release, with its anti-establishment tone and homages to Hollywood gangster films, vaunted the French New Wave to the vanguard of world cinema and Belmondo along with it. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Sep. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1888, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition hyperkinetic adjective hy·per·ki·net·ic -ˈnet-ik : of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity the hyperkinetic child hyperkinetic adjective as in excitable easily excited by nature an elderly couple who are unable to control their hyperkinetic grandson Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance excitable nervous hyperactive hyper spasmodic volatile hyperexcitable jittery unstable jumpy skittery emotional anxious intense fluttery high-strung irritable flighty spooky skittish volcanic mercurial sensitive fiddle-footed soulful temperamental uptight hypersensitive tense dramatic irascible hot-blooded histrionic melodramatic nervy edgy emotionalistic testy flibbertigibbety touchy perturbable prickly Antonyms & Near Antonyms unflappable unexcitable imperturbable nerveless unshakable calm serene tranquil collected cool easygoing relaxed easy laid-back See More
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