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overstimulated

/ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪtɪd/ /ˌoʊvərˈstɪmjəˌleɪɾɪd/

Meanings
verb
To stimulate to an excessive degree; to expose to excessive stimulation.

Examples :

"The noisy party overstimulated the children, making them too excited to sleep. "
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Related Words

Illustration expose

expose verb

/ɪkˈspəʊz/ /ɛkˈspoʊz/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The teacher exposed the class to different cultures by showing pictures and videos from around the world. "

Illustration unable

unable adjective

/ʌnˈeɪbəl/

Not able; lacking a certain ability.

"Are you unable to mind your own business or something?"

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stimulated verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's enthusiastic lesson stimulated the students' interest in science. "

Illustration making

making noun

/ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

The act of forming, causing, or constituting; workmanship; construction.

"The intricate making of the model airplane showcased the student's skill. "

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stimulation noun

/ˌstɪmjəˈleɪʃən/ /ˌstɪmjʊˈleɪʃən/

A pushing or goading toward action.

"The playful competition provided the students with intellectual stimulation, encouraging them to learn more. "

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excessive adjective

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

"Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

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degree noun

/dɪˈɡɹiː/

A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

"My sister earned a degree in psychology from the university. "

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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excessively adverb

/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

To an excessive degree.

"The application form was excessively complicated."

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stimulate verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's inspiring speech stimulated the students to study harder for the exam. "

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noisy adjective

/ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ /ˈnɔɪzi/

Making a noise, especially a loud unpleasant sound

"the noisy crowd."

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excited verb

/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

To stir the emotions of.

"The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."