World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesFrenzy
/ˈfrɛn.zi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior.
"The crowd erupted in a frenzy when the band took the stage." - 2
A temporary madness or extreme agitation.
"In a frenzy of activity, she managed to complete the project ahead of schedule."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'frenzy' originates from the Old French 'frensie', which means 'madness' or 'fury', derived from the Latin 'frenesia', meaning 'a state of madness'. The term has evolved over centuries to describe a state of intense excitement or wild behavior.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Frenzy" is said worldwide
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frénésie
Transliteration: frénésie
"La foule a éclaté en frénésie lorsque le groupe est monté sur scène."
Wahnsinn
Transliteration: Vahnsinn
"Die Menge brach in Wahnsinn aus, als die Band die Bühne betrat."
frenesia
Transliteration: frenesia
"La folla è esplosa in frenesia quando la band è salita sul palco."
frenesí
Transliteration: frenesí
"La multitud estalló en frenesí cuando la banda subió al escenario."
frenesi
Transliteration: frenesi
"A multidão explodiu em frenesi quando a banda subiu ao palco."
उन्माद
Transliteration: unmaad
"जब बैंड मंच पर आया, तो भीड़ उन्माद में फट पड़ी।"
狂热
Transliteration: kuángrè
"当乐队登上舞台时，观众陷入了狂热。"
광란
Transliteration: gwangran
"밴드가 무대에 오르자 관중은 광란에 빠졌다."
狂乱
Transliteration: kyōran
"バンドがステージに上がると、観客は狂乱に陥った。"
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