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frenetic

[ fruh-net-ik ]

adjective

  1. frantic; frenzied.


frenetic

/ ڰɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. distracted or frantic; frenzied
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Derived Forms

  • ڰˈԱپԱ, noun
  • ڰˈԱپ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ڰ·Աi·· adverb
  • ԴDzЭ·Աi adjective
  • nonڰ·Աi·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of frenetic1

First recorded in 1350–1400; frantic
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Word History and Origins

Origin of frenetic1

C14: via Old French frenetique from Latin ŧپܲ , from Greek ŧپDz , from phrenitis insanity, from ŧ mind
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They warn that the president’s frenetic rollouts of tariffs — only to walk some of them back — could harm the U.S. economy and jeopardize its future as a high tech hub.

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The film is energetic and frenetic, moving forward at a pace that matches its subject’s intense energy.

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“Unless there's an emergency, of course — I’ll always be there for emergencies,” they added, I imagine with a sweet, frenetic energy, the way I’d picture it coming from my mother.

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While less frenetic on his feet, counterpart Pep Guardiola was equally active - arms thrown wide, head bowed in frustration or whirling his hands to demand more from his players.

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Whether the songs are presented in their orchestral splendor or as frenetic electronica, each needle drop leavens the natural comedy of John’s frantic awkwardness or captures his chronic sorrow.

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