Frantic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹæn.tɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Frantic is an adjective meaning In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
Meaning
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy, or rush.
More Meanings
- Extremely energetic.
- (archaic) Insane, mentally unstable.
- (archaic) A person who is insane or mentally unstable, madman.
Example Sentences
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They returned the missing child to his frantic mother.
Master have mercy on my sonne, for he is franticke: and ys sore vexed.
1595, George Peele, The Old Wives’ Tale, The Malone Society Reprints, 1908, lines 3-5, How nowe fellowe Franticke, what all a mort? Doth this sadnes become thy madnes?
Word Forms
- frantick
- frantics
Synonyms for frantic
Depending on context, synonyms include frenetic, frenzied, tearing, wild, agitated, delirious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include agitated, frenetic, mad, delirious, frenzied, wild.
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