frantic — wildly excited or uncontrolled; characterized by fast and energetic activity
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: wildly excited or uncontrolled; characterized by fast and energetic activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfræntɪk/
Example Sentences
- The mother made frantic phone calls when her teenager didn't come home by midnight.
- He was frantically googling 'how to cook turkey' on Thanksgiving morning.
- The students made frantic last-minute preparations before the final exam.
frantic
ADJECTIVE[/ˈfræntɪk/]
wildly excited or uncontrolled; characterized by fast and energetic activity
She looked frantic searching for her keys before the important interview.
Even frantic moments by the Atlantic can be romantic!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle French 'frenetique', which derives from Late Latin 'freneticus', ultimately from Greek 'phrenitis' meaning inflammation of the mind or frenzy, related to 'phren' (mind, diaphragm).
Breakdown
frant- (from Greek phrenitis, meaning frenzied or mad) + -ic (adjective suffix) = frantic (adjective meaning wildly uncontrolled)
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📝Examples
“The mother made frantic phone calls when her teenager didn't come home by midnight.”
“He was frantically googling 'how to cook turkey' on Thanksgiving morning.”
“The students made frantic last-minute preparations before the final exam.”
“My cat becomes frantic whenever it sees the vacuum cleaner.”
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