frenetic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- frenetically adverb
- freneticness noun
- nonfrenetic adjective
- nonfrenetically adverb
Etymology
Origin of frenetic
First recorded in 1350–1400; frantic
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Example Sentences
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The frenetic hospital drama — featuring an ensemble that includes Noah Wylie, Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball and Taylor Dearden — will once again highlight one dramatic shift in real time over its 15 weekly episodes.
From MarketWatch
England end an 18-match winless streak in Australia and avoid an Ashes clean sweep with a four wicket victory to wrap up a frenetic two-day Test in Melbourne.
From BBC
The frenetic mega-city, churning with some 20 million people on a normal day, swells each year as it absorbs the newcomers.
From Barron's
The accelerating calendar of shuttle diplomacy and summits in recent weeks suggests the debate is hurtling toward a frenetic conclusion.
The painter left little behind to explain his art except the work itself: moody, frenetic and arresting.
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