26984 words

frantic

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
almost out of control because of extreme emotion, such as worry:

Examples:

frantic with Where on earth have you been? We've been frantic with worry.
2
done or arranged in a hurry and a state of excitement or confusion:

Examples:

Share prices have soared to a new all-time high in a day of frantic trading on the stock market.
Rescuers were engaged in a frantic all-night effort to reach the survivors before their supply of air ran out.
3
done in a very great hurry and often in a state of excitement or confusion:

Examples:

Rescuers made frantic efforts to dig out people buried by the mudslide.
4
extremely upset, esp. because of anxiety or fear:

Examples:

When his wife arrived at the hospital she was frantic with worry.
5
urgent and involving a lot of activity:

Examples:

There have been frantic attempts by central banks to restore order on the exchanges.
More than 240 million shares changed hands in frantic trading.

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