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frenetic

/frəˈnɛt.ɪk/
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Adverb:frenetically
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• adjective

1

Fast and energetic in a rather wild, disordered, or uncontrolled way.

Example

"The newsroom operated at a frenetic pace as journalists raced to meet the evening deadline."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Frenetic' and 'frantic' are doublet words derived from the same Greek root, though 'frenetic' typically describes a fast-paced, wildly energetic activity or tempo, whereas 'frantic' emphasizes emotional distress, fear, or desperation.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French 'frenetique' and Latin 'phreneticus' from Ancient Greek 'phrenitikos' (delirious or mad), derived from 'phren' meaning the mind or diaphragm, which the ancient Greeks believed to be the seat of thought and emotion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Frenetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/frenetic
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