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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 51Թ Forms

  • ڰ·Աi·· adverb
  • ԴDzЭ·Աi adjective
  • nonڰ·Աi·· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of frenetic1

First recorded in 1350–1400; frantic
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51Թ 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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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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A pandemic, wars in Europe and the Middle East, frenetic technological developments, soaring economic inequality, oligarchic shamelessness and elections that have empowered aspiring authoritarians.

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Donald Trump is over-the-top on an hourly basis, but even by his standards, his frenetic defense of Tesla CEO Elon Musk this week was unsettling.

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Five-try Scotland overcame a hugely spirited Wales in a frenetic Six Nations contest at Murrayfield, condemning the visitors to a 16th defeat in a row.

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The fast and frenetic single penned by James stripped down and supercharged the British rock of the era, smeared it with black eyeliner and lipstick, and announced a new sound and subculture to the world.

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