Frantic: meaning, definitions and examples

😱
Add to dictionary

frantic

 

[ ˈfræn.tɪk ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adverb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,950, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.