frenetic

adjective
UK: /frəˈnet.ɪk/
US: /frəˈnet.ɪk/

  1. Wildly excited or energetic.

    1. The office was a frenetic place after the deal closed.
    2. There was frenetic activity in the house as we prepared for the party, creating a sense of chaos.

  2. Characterized by fast and disordered activity.

    1. She made a frenetic search for her keys.
    2. The city's frenetic pace overwhelmed him, and he longed for a more relaxed environment far away.

Synonyms

wild hectic manic frenzied frantic
frenetic adverb

  1. In a wildly excited or energetic manner.

    1. The dog barked frenetically at the mailman.
    2. He worked frenetically to meet the deadline, barely pausing to eat or sleep during that intense period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frenetic" in English means: Wildly excited or energetic., Characterized by fast and disordered activity..

The phonetic transcription of "frenetic" is /frəˈnet.ɪk/ in British English and /frəˈnet.ɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frenetic": wild, hectic, manic, frenzied, frantic.

Example usage of "frenetic": "The office was a frenetic place after the deal closed.". More examples on the page.