Definitions

hectic

[hek-tik] / ˈhɛk tɪk /

ADJECTIVE

frantic, turbulent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boisterous chaotic exciting frenetic frenzied heated tumultuous unsettled

WEAK

animated burning confused disordered excited fervid fevered feverish flurrying flustering furious hassle hell broke loose jungle madhouse nutsy restless riotous rip-roaring wild woolly zoolike

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peaceful quiet

WEAK

easeful leisurely unhurried

Example Sentences

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"It was pretty hectic... it's nasty, but I was able to get in," he told AFP.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Maynard, who is second from the left on the photo, said his memories of the "very hectic" night were blurry.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Pope Leo was on the 10th day of his African tour, following a hectic schedule that began on Wednesday with a mass in Mongomo, near the border with Gabon.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Tax preparation is a seasonal business — and a hectic pressure cooker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

It had been a hectic week, culminating in that weird scene at the emergency room.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

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