frenzied

American  

[fren-zeed] / ˈfrɛn zid /

Sometimes phrensied

adjective

1. wildly excited or enthusiastic.

   frenzied applause.

2. violently agitated; frantic; wild.

   a frenzied mob.

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ˈfrenzied British  

/ ˈfrɛnzɪd /

adjective

1. filled with or as if with frenzy; wild; frantic

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Other Word Forms

• frenziedly adverb
• unfrenzied adjective

Etymology

Origin of frenzied

First recorded in 1790–1800; frenzy + -ed ³

Example Sentences

More important, we should be wary of the vast chasm between the frenzied exaggerations of the media that attend this case and its actual significance.

From The Wall Street Journal

But several VC investors and outside accounting professionals said the back-to-back or multitiered deals are novel and raise questions about how much startups are really worth in an age of frenzied artificial-intelligence investing.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• agitated
• delirious
• feverish
• frantic
• frenetic
• furious
• hysterical
• rabid