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Meaning of frenetic
having or showing a lot of energy, excitement, or enthusiasm
Etymology of frenetic
The word "frenetic" comes from the Latin "freneticus", meaning "delirious" or "frantic", which is derived from "phrenitis", a Greek word for "delirium" or "frenzy"
Historically, the term was used to describe a state of intense mental or physical agitation, often characterized by frantic or uncontrolled behavior
Synonyms
frantic
chaotic
frenzied
wild
turbulent
tumultuous
hysterical
manic
feverish
frenetical
furious
rabid
delirious
mad
frantic
hyperactive
overwrought
spasmodic
convulsive
erratic
unpredictable
irrational
uncontrolled
unrestrained
violent
intense
passionate
ardent
zealous
fervent
enthusiastic
eager
vehement
impetuous
headlong
reckless
rash
impulsive
fierce
savage
ferocious
tempestuous
stormy
passionate
fiery
volcanic
explosive
dynamic
energetic
lively
vivacious
animated
spirited
zealous
devoted
dedicated
committed
fanatical
radical
extreme
uncompromising
relentless
unrelenting
tireless
indefatigable
persistent
determined
resolute
unwavering
unshakeable
uncompromising
fierce
savage
brutal
vicious
merciless
ruthless
pitiless
ferocious
inhumane
barbarous
barbaric
inhuman
inhumane
heartless
merciless
cruel
harsh
severe
stern
austere
rigorous
strict
unyielding
implacable
unappeasable
inexorable
inflexible
rigid
unrelenting
merciless
ruthless
brutal
savage
ferocious
intense
extreme
radical
fanatical
uncompromising
relentless
unrelenting
tireless
indefatigable
persistent
determined
resolute
unwavering
unshakeable
uncompromising
Definitions
- (of a person or their behavior) wildly excited or uncontrolled
- * (of a place or situation) extremely busy or confusing
Usage Examples
- The fans created a frenetic atmosphere at the rock concert
- * The city was frenetic during rush hour, with people rushing to and fro
- * The team's frenetic pace in the first quarter left them exhausted by halftime
Antonyms
calm
serene
peaceful
tranquil
quiet
still
motionless
inactive
passive
lethargic
sluggish
slow
dull
lifeless
unenthusiastic
apathetic
indifferent
lukewarm
halfhearted
uninterested
dispassionate
unemotional
stoic
phlegmatic
imperturbable
composed
unruffled
unperturbed
serene
placid
smooth
stable
steady
consistent
predictable
rational
reasonable
restrained
controlled
disciplined
moderate
temperate
gentle
mild
soft
subdued
muted
faint
weak
feeble
languid
listless
lethargic
torpid
somnolent
soporific
dormant
inactive
inert
static
stagnant
motionless
immobile
frozen
paralyzed
numb
benumbed
insensible
insensitive
unresponsive
impassive
expressionless
blank
vacant
empty
hollow
unfeeling
callous
hardened
unfeeling
uncaring
unconcerned
aloof
detached
distant
remote
uninvolved
disengaged
disconnected
unattached
uncommitted
unbiased
impartial
neutral
objective
dispassionate
unemotional
unexcited
unenthusiastic