frantic (ˈfræntɪk
)
Definitions
adjective
- distracted with fear, pain, joy, etc
- marked by or showing frenzy ⇒
frantic efforts
- (archaic) insane
Derived Forms
ˈfrantically, ˈfranticly adverb
ˈfranticness noun
Word Origin
C14: from Old French frenetique, from Latin phrenēticus mad, frenetic
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