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US
/ˈoʊvɝˈæktɪv/
]
[ UK /ˌəʊvəɹˈæktɪv/ ]
[ UK /ˌəʊvəɹˈæktɪv/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
more active than normal
a hyperactive child
How To Use overactive In A Sentence
- Tom is the gay counterpart, resisting her overactive libido on a daily basis, while simultaneously living in a fantasy world of luvviedom.
- ‘Should've eaten breakfast,’ she said hissing through her overactive nostrils.
- The same is true for overactive thyroid conditions. The Beat Fatigue Workbook - how to identify the causes
- Two of the most likely are anxiety and an overactive thyroid. The Sun
- A fact which - I submit - should subdue any remaining overactive salivary glands.
- Adding to his troubles, he suffered from an overactive thyroid and had an awkward physical appearance.
- The satirical medical series is written by and stars Rob Corddry as a doctor who wears clown makeup and "blood"-splattered scrubs so he can practice what he calls the "healing power of laughter" at a hospital where the staff is more interested in tending to their overactive libidos than treating patients. Adult Swim Readmits Childrens Hospital for Fourth Season
- The disorders are characterised by overactive production of blood cells and can lead to thrombosis, haemorrhage or acute myeloid leukaemia.
- And if the thyroid gland is overactive it will certainly increase sweating. Body Odour
- Liver problems, kidney failure and an overactive thyroid can all be causes. The Sun