frantic
Translation
frantic, panicked, frenzied
Examples
There was a frantic search for the missing child.
There was a frantic search for the missing child.
He was frantic with worry.
He was frantic with worry.
Grammar Patterns
a frantic ((noun)) done in a hurried, excited, or chaotic way a frantic search for survivors
to be frantic with ((sth.)) to be overcome with an emotion She was frantic with grief.
Similar Words
Synonyms: panicked, frenzied, distraught; Antonyms: calm, composed
Etymology
From Old French 'frenetique', from Latin 'phreneticus' meaning 'delirious', which comes from Greek 'phren' (mind).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'frantic fan' at a concert, completely wild with excitement. The sound is similar.