Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

panically

adverb
/ˈpænɪkli/
Definition
In a manner that is characterized by panic.
Examples
  • She panically searched for her lost keys.
  • The crowd panically fled the scene when the alarm went off.
Meaning
To do something in a way that shows sudden fear or anxiety, often leading to hasty or irrational actions.
Synonyms
  • frantically
  • hastily
  • desperately