adjective

hectic

very busy, full of activity, frantic

It was a hectic day at the office.

It was a hectic day at the office.

Life has been quite hectic recently.

Life has been quite hectic recently.

((a/an)) hectic ((noun)) a busy or frantic (noun) It was a hectic day at the office.

Synonyms: busy, frantic, frenetic; Antonyms: calm, peaceful, quiet

From Greek 'hektikos' (habitual), related to 'hexis' (habit, state). It originally described a type of fever.

Picture a 'hectic' day as so busy you have to 'hike' and 'trek' everywhere quickly.

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