frenzied
Americanadjective
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wildly excited or enthusiastic.
frenzied applause.
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violently agitated; frantic; wild.
a frenzied mob.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- frenziedly adverb
- unfrenzied adjective
Etymology
Origin of frenzied
Example Sentences
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For much of the last decade, Mustaine has experienced significant discomfort since the cartilage in the tips of his fingers has worn away from decades of frenzied playing, causing the bones to scrape together.
From Los Angeles Times
The AI boom has brought huge profits for tech giants and sprouted many startups worldwide, but the bubble could pop if the frenzied excitement loses momentum.
From Barron's
The area saw frenzied bidding wars and fast sales as affluent buyers chased privacy, space, and luxe home amenities.
From MarketWatch
While frenzied demand for generative AI has turbocharged profits for many tech companies, anxiety is growing over the risks that it poses to society and the environment.
From Barron's
While frenzied demand for generative AI has turbocharged profits and share prices for many technology companies, anxiety is growing over the risks that it poses to society and the environment.
From Barron's
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