frenzied

adjective

fren·​zied ˈfren-zēd How to pronounce frenzied (audio)
: feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
frenzied dancing
frenziedly adverb

Examples of frenzied in a Sentence

The screams of the fans grew more frenzied as the concert progressed. the frenzied scene at the mall in the final week before Christmas
Recent Examples on the Web But the dearth of concrete information provided by the palace and lack of public appearances by the senior royal has fueled rampant speculation, frenzied internet obsessions, conspiracy theories and intense public interest into the princess’ well-being. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 William’s appearance meanwhile comes amid frenzied speculation about the status and wellbeing of his wife, which intensified after Kensington Palace released a family photo featuring her that was later revealed to have been digitally altered. Rob Picheta, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024 The growth of remote work, video streaming and online shopping has led to a frenzied expansion of data centers across the nation. Brad Plumer, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024 Demand has also settled down as tenants stay put, unlike in the frenzied days during the coronavirus pandemic. Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024 In the meantime, investor interest in Nvidia remains frenzied. Rob Wile, NBC News, 24 Feb. 2024 But the discourse reached a frenzied level this week – particularly in the unchecked realms of social media. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024 The sometimes frenzied, sometimes fawning, always avant-garde campaign of Donald Trump. Susan Howson, Quartz, 11 Feb. 2024 These frenzied interactions have become so prevalent that some stans might become public figures in their own right in the upcoming documentary film Stans, about superfans and appropriately executive produced by Eminem. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frenzied was in 1647

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“Frenzied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frenzied. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

frenzied

adjective
fren·​zied
ˈfren-zēd
: very excited or upset
frenziedly adverb

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