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The word we'll be covering today is 'Frenetic'.
The word we'll be covering today is 'Frenetic'.
FRENETIC
Adjective
Pronunciation:
/frəˈnɛtɪk/ (Freh-net-ick)
/frəˈnɛtɪk/ (Freh-net-ick)
Definition:
-Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
-Involving a lot of movement or activity
Ex: After weeks of FRENETIC preparation, the team managed to give an outstanding performance
Ex: She leads life at a FRENETIC pace
-Fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
-Involving a lot of movement or activity
Ex: After weeks of FRENETIC preparation, the team managed to give an outstanding performance
Ex: She leads life at a FRENETIC pace
Synonyms:
Frantic, Frenzied, Fraught, Wild, Manic
Antonyms:
Calm
Frantic, Frenzied, Fraught, Wild, Manic
Antonyms:
Calm
Origin:
The word Frenetic originates from the Greek word Phrenetis which translates to Delirium
The word Frenetic originates from the Greek word Phrenetis which translates to Delirium
The flowchart of the origin of this word is as follows:
Greek: Phrēn (Mind)
Greek: Phrenetis (Delirium)
Greek: Phrenitikos
Latin
Old French: Frenetique
Usage cues of similar words:
FRANTIC:
She was frantic when he did not pick up her calls.
FRENZIED:
They danced in an overly frenzied manner
WILD:
It was a wild adventure.
FRANTIC:
She was frantic when he did not pick up her calls.
FRENZIED:
They danced in an overly frenzied manner
WILD:
It was a wild adventure.
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