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frantic
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frantic
(adjective)
frantic
/
ˈ
fræntɪk/
adjective
frantic
/
ˈ
fræntɪk/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of FRANTIC
[
more frantic; most frantic
]
1
:
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
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2
:
having a lot of wild and hurried activity
They were making
frantic
preparations for the party.
a
frantic
attempt/effort to finish on schedule
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— frantically
/
ˈ
fræntɪkli/
adverb
searching
frantically
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