frantically
|fran/ti/cal/ly|
B2
/ˈfræn.tɪ.kəl.i/
(frantic)
wild with emotion
Etymology
Etymology Information
'frantic' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'frentik,' where 'frenetik' meant 'insane.'
Historical Evolution
'frentik' changed from the Old French word 'frenetique' and eventually became the modern English word 'frantic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'insane or mad,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wildly excited or disorganized.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a hurried, excited, or disorganized manner, often due to panic or anxiety.
She searched frantically for her lost keys.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45