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frantic


fran·tic

adj \ˈfran-tik\

Definition of FRANTIC

1
a archaic : mentally deranged b : emotionally out of control <frantic with anger and frustration>
2
: marked by fast and nervous, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity <made a frantic search for the lost child>
fran·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
fran·tic·ness \-tik-nəs\ noun

Examples of FRANTIC

  1. The girl was frantic with fear.
  2. They made a frantic search for the missing child.
  3. They were making frantic preparations for the party.
  4. a frantic attempt to finish on schedule

Origin of FRANTIC

Middle English frenetik, frantik — more at frenetic
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with FRANTIC

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