frenetic

[fruh-net-ik] / frəˈnɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

maniacal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

frantic frenzied furious obsessive

WEAK

corybantic delirious demented distraught excited fanatical furibund hyper in a lather insane lost it mad overwrought phrenetic rabid unbalanced unscrewed weirded out wigged out wild wired

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peaceful

WEAK

balanced

Example Sentences

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She arrived to a frenetic scene of medical triage.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Lowery’s frenetic opening sequence deftly builds the film’s phantasmic framework.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

It was the fastest goal in this season's competition and followed by four more in a frenetic, fabulous first-half.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

And while this time may not have reached the frenetic highs of last year’s manic and musical outing, it had some memorable moments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

After I made our arguments in the noisy, frenetic courtroom, the judge granted our motion.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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