Frantically: meaning, definitions and examples

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frantically

[ ˈfræntɪkli ]

^{Context #1}

describing an action

In a hurried, panicked, or frenzied way.

Synonyms

desperately, hurriedly

Examples of usage

She searched frantically for her keys.
He ran frantically to catch the bus before it left.

^{Context #2}

describing a state of mind

In a state of panic or desperation.

Synonyms

desperate, frenzied, panicked

Examples of usage

She was frantically trying to finish the project before the deadline.
The frantically worried parents waited for news of their missing child.

Translations

Translations of the word "frantically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 freneticamente

🇮🇳 उन्मत्त होकर

🇩🇪 hektisch

🇮🇩 dengan panik

🇺🇦 схвильовано

🇵🇱 gorączkowo

🇯🇵 狂ったように

🇫🇷 frénétiquement

🇪🇸 frenéticamente

🇹🇷 çılgınca

🇰🇷 미친 듯이

🇸🇦 بجنون

🇨🇿 zběsile

🇸🇰 zbesilo

🇨🇳 疯狂地

🇸🇮 besno

🇮🇸 frávita

🇰🇿 ессізденіп

🇬🇪 გიჟურად

🇦🇿 çılğıncasına

🇲🇽 frenéticamente

Word origin

The word 'frantically' originated from the Middle English word 'frantike', meaning 'insane' or 'mad'. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe actions or states of mind done in a hurried, panicked, or desperate manner. The word has been in use for centuries and continues to be a common descriptor for intense and frenzied behavior.