overexcited
Britishadjective
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In an earlier study published the same year, Silverman demonstrated that when neurons in this region become overexcited, they can paradoxically promote sleepiness rather than wakefulness.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
They’re not getting overexcited about a couple of wins in the group stage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Surrounding the Octagon are black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back saying "Warning: Please do not stand on chair," in case spectators get overexcited.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
Asia White defines herself as an “idea person” — someone with an expansive imagination and a tendency to get overexcited.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2024
Harry didn’t like to tell Mrs. Weasley that Muggle taxi drivers rarely transported overexcited owls, and Pigwidgeon was making an earsplitting racket.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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