frenetic

IPA/frəˈnetɪk/
KK[frənˈɛtɪk]IPA/frəˈnetɪk/

frenetic — adjective

  • freneticpositive
  • more freneticcomparative
  • most freneticsuperlative

1. done or happening with wild, hurried energy, often at a speed that feels slightl

1.形容詞B2
釋義

done or happening with wild, hurried energy, often at a speed that feels slightly out of control, usually because of pressure or excitement.

例句

The open-plan office had a frenetic pace during the final week before the product launch.

collocation: frenetic pace

Fans rushed through the stadium gates in a frenetic scramble for the best seats.

collocation: frenetic scramble

同義詞
  • frantic

    more emotional and panicked — focuses on the feeling of anxiety rather than the speed of activity

  • hectic

    less extreme — describes busy, rushed activity without the sense of disorder

  • frenzied

    more violent or uncontrolled — suggests a loss of all restraint

  • feverish

    suggests intense, almost fever-like excitement or urgency

反義詞
  • calm

    the opposite of hurried or excited activity

  • leisurely

    done slowly without any pressure

文法句型

frenetic + noun

be + frenetic

用法筆記

Describes activities, events, environments, or periods of time — not people's emotional states. For a person's panicked or agitated behaviour, use 'frantic' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The children were frenetic with excitement before the party.
✅The children were frantic with excitement before the party.
💡'frenetic' describes activity or pace, not a person's inner emotional state.