ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hyperesthetic

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Hyperesthetic is an adjective meaning Relating to, or exhibiting, hyperesthesia.

Meaning

Relating to, or exhibiting, hyperesthesia.

More Meanings

  1. Excessively esthetic

Example Sentences

It is probable, however, that here, as well as in the case of Shakespeare, and in that of Tennyson's love for his youthful friend, Arthur Hallam, as well as of Montaigne for Etienne de la Boëtie, although such strong friendships may involve an element of sexual emotion, we have no true and definite homosexual impulse; homosexuality is merely simulated by the ardent and hyperesthetic emotions of the poet.

Related Words

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