HECTIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

hectic

adjective

ˈhek-tik

Definition of hectic

as in excited

being in a state of increased activity or agitation exhausted from a hectic day at the office

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Recent Examples of hectic For the Ohio native, life in show business is too hectic to spend time on projects that don’t offer fertile creative ground. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026 Since exchanging vows in July 2026, the pop star and NFL player have barely seen each other due to their hectic schedules. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 29 Sep. 2026 With a lazy summer in our rear view and hectic school and job schedules around the bend, ‘tis the season for overworking ourselves. — Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 23 Sep. 2026 Between a few shows, appointments, school drop-offs, and my consulting work, days are hectic. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hectic

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For both programs there is ample reason to get excited all over again.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
In the meantime, please join me in congratulating this new leadership team…I’m incredibly excited to get going.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

Palace Wellness is similarly substantial, with a 25-metre indoor infinity pool and a heated outdoor pool overlooking the lake and mountains.

— Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
The Spa Kindred Spa is outfitted with two oversized hot tubs, a heated pool—with excellent views of the ski area—a serene lounge, three treatment rooms, and a beauty salon.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of heated

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Yoko said her daughter simply tried to prevent an agitated resident from biting others by putting her hand around the person’s chin.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
When the door finally opened, an agitated young man who resembled Ryan Gosling (Rett Keeter) shined an LED flashlight directly into my eyes, a gesture that would become familiar over the next hour.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

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