Antonyms for hyper

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : hahy-per

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhaɪ pər

Definition 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

Synonyms for hyper

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