hectic

adjective
UK: /ˈhektɪk/
US: /ˈhektɪk/

  1. Very busy and full of activity.

    1. My day was hectic, I had no time to eat.
    2. The city center is always hectic during the holiday season; plan accordingly for your travel.

  2. Characterized by intense activity, disorganization, and sometimes confusion.

    1. The office gets really hectic before a deadline.
    2. The last few weeks before the opening night of the play were absolutely hectic, but the show was successful.

Synonyms

frantic chaotic frenzied turbulent busy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hectic" in English means: Very busy and full of activity., Characterized by intense activity, disorganization, and sometimes confusion..

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

Synonyms for "hectic": frantic, chaotic, frenzied, turbulent, busy.

Example usage of "hectic": "My day was hectic, I had no time to eat.". More examples on the page.