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frantic

/ˈfræntɪk/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of FRANTIC

[more frantic; most frantic]

:

feeling or showing a lot of fear and worry

  • frantic cries for help

  • The girl was frantic with fear/worry.

  • They made a frantic search for the missing child.

  • a frantic phone call

:

having a lot of wild and hurried activity

  • They were making frantic preparations for the party.

  • a frantic attempt/effort to finish on schedule

— frantically

/ˈfræntɪkli/

adverb

  • searching frantically