Frantic: meaning, definitions and examples
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frantic
[ ˈfræn.tɪk ]
feeling or showing great distress or worry
Frantic describes a state of panic or wild activity. It implies a loss of control or extreme agitation. People often feel frantic when they are overwhelmed or faced with a crisis.
Synonyms
agitated, distressed, panicked
Examples of usage
- She was frantic with worry when she couldn't find her child.
- The frantic pace of the city overwhelmed me.
- Don't panic, just try to remain calm in this frantic situation.
in a hurried or chaotic manner
Frantically is an adverb form of frantic, indicating the way in which an action is performed. It suggests a sense of urgency, haste, or disarray.
Synonyms
chaotically, hurriedly, urgently
Examples of usage
- She searched frantically for her lost keys.
- He ran frantically to catch the last train of the day.
Translations
Translations of the word "frantic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 frênetico
🇮🇳 पागलपन
🇩🇪 frenetisch
🇮🇩 gila
🇺🇦 божевільний
🇵🇱 frantyczny
🇯🇵 狂った
🇫🇷 frénétique
🇪🇸 frénetico
🇹🇷 çılgın
🇰🇷 광란의
🇸🇦 مجنون
🇨🇿 frantický
🇸🇰 frantický
🇨🇳 疯狂的
🇸🇮 norosten
🇮🇸 brjálaður
🇰🇿 жынды
🇬🇪 შეშლილი
🇦🇿 dəlil
🇲🇽 frenético
Etymology
The word frantic originated from the Middle English word 'frantik', which came from the Old French 'frantique', ultimately derived from the Latin 'phreneticus', meaning 'delirious'. The sense of extreme agitation or panic has been associated with the word since the 16th century.