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 October is the best month of the year, and this is our final push until things get really hectic. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026 The Orange County conflagration was the latest incident in a hectic 24 hours for fire crews in Southern California. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 One thing to keep in mind is that Canal Street is one of the most hectic parts of downtown Manhattan. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 The flip side of this is that more hectic environments, like a busy cafe, aren’t so easily suppressed. — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hectic

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The gala’s also honoring Denis Villeneuve, which Celmins is excited about.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
That could be a great way to get kids excited about engineering.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

The Westin’s outdoor pool is 25 yards, heated year-round, and uses salt water instead of chlorine, so you’ll spot lap swimmers slicing through the steam even in winter.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
The open kitchen includes soapstone counters, and the primary bath has a soaker tub and heated floors.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of heated

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Caregivers for dementia patients, whether family members at home or employees in an institution, can face daily challenges from residents who may be uncooperative or agitated, but advocates emphasize that caregivers must stay patient and respectful.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026
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

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