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 Pet parents may also want to refresh sleep spaces, travel gear and everyday essentials before schedules become more hectic. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 The budget-friendly, yet comfortable, micro-hotel is an oasis of art and design on an otherwise hectic street. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026 The culinary icon later reflected on making time for his daughter in the midst of his hectic filming schedule for CNN series Parts Unknown. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Even during the hectic NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tries to attend at least one local high school football game each year. — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hectic

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But the person most excited to play catch with his father, Ron, was Twins manager Derek Shelton, who wasn’t sure his arm would be capable after throwing Buxton batting practice Monday.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Even still, the filmmaker is excited to let Edinburgh audiences begin probing this surprisingly affecting piece on loss and extraterrestrial life.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

During the trial, students described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Also at the meeting, the discussion about Davis's motion to dissolve the Design Review Board was moved to a later date after some heated discussion.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of heated

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His death in the frenzied attempt to cross was announced by the soccer team’s fan club.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Gunn said some of the Internet memes mocking her moves were humorous before widespread analysis of her efforts took on a frenzied life of its own.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of frenzied

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