Definition

In a way that is fast, energetic, and often chaotic, showing a lot of excitement or activity.

Example

The children ran around the playground frenetically, laughing and playing.

Conversation

I saw you working on that project frenetically yesterday.

Yeah, I was trying to meet the deadline for it.

It looked intense! Did you manage to finish it on time?

Just barely! I had to frenetically type the last few sections.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frenetically → It is formed from "frenetic" (from Greek "phrenetikos", meaning frantic or mad) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner of). The word "frenetically" means in a frantic or wildly excited manner.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting 'frantic' or 'mad' ('frenetic') and doing so 'in a manner' ('-ally'). This helps you remember that 'frenetically' describes a wild or frantic way of doing something.

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