overstimulated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling too excited or anxious because of too much stimulation or activity.
Example
After the loud concert, I felt overstimulated and needed some quiet time to relax.
Conversation
I feel so overstimulated after that concert last night.
I totally get that! It was really loud and energetic.
Yeah, I need some quiet time to recover.
Same here, maybe a calm movie night would help.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
excited
agitated
stimulated
Antonyms
calm
relaxed
unexcited
verb
Definition
To have received too much stimulation, often leading to feeling overwhelmed or anxious.
Example
After the loud concert, I felt overstimulated and needed some quiet time to relax.
Tense Forms
Past: overstimulated
Past Participle: overstimulated
Conversation
I think I overstimulated myself with all those video games last night.
Yeah, I can see how that would happen.
I just got so caught up in the excitement!
Root Explanation
Overstimulated → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "stimulate" (from Latin "stimulus", meaning a goad or incentive). The word describes a state of being excessively excited or activated beyond normal levels.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'excited' or 'activated' ('stimulate') — that's what overstimulated means.
Visually Confused Words
vestibulate
restimulate
counterstimulate