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Frenetic
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Simple meaning
What does Frenetic mean?
Fast and wildly energetic.
Dictionary definition
Fast, wild, energetic, and often uncontrolled.
Example sentences
Frenetic in a sentence
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The kitchen had a frenetic pace.
medium
The final minutes were frenetic.
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Frenetic describes busy activity that feels rushed, intense, or chaotic.
Synonyms
Words like Frenetic
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmPeaceful and controlled.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frenetic, depending on context.
Word family
Frenetic word family
Base word
frenetic
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Practice 1
What does frenetic mean?
Frenetic means fast and wildly energetic.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frenetic?
Frantic is close in meaning to frenetic in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frenetic?
Calm contrasts with frenetic.
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