Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
frantic
adjective
/ˈfræn.tɪk/
Definition
wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion
Examples
- She searched for her lost dog in a frantic state.
- After receiving the news, he made a frantic call to his family.
- The children were running around in a frantic manner during the fire drill.
Meaning
Frantic describes a state of extreme anxiety or nervousness, where someone may act wildly and with great urgency.
Synonyms
- hasty
- frenzied
- desperate
- agitated
- wild
