fran·tic 
/ˈfræntɪk/ adjective
/ˈfræntɪk/ adjective [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 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
▪ frantic cries for help ▪ The girl was frantic with fear/worry. ▪ They made a frantic search for the missing child. ▪ a frantic phone call
▪ They were making frantic preparations for the party. ▪ a frantic attempt/effort to finish on schedule
— fran·ti·cal·ly /ˈfræntɪkli/ adverb
▪ searching frantically
/ˈfræntɪkli/ adverb ▪ searching frantically
