adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

frantically

FRAN-tihk-lee

Frantically (adv) means In a panicked, rushed, or frenzied way. Example: “He frantically waved down a passing taxi.”

adv

In a panicked, rushed, or frenzied way.

"He frantically waved down a passing taxi."

"She was frantically texting everyone to reschedule the meeting."

How to use frantically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something in a hurried panic.

Common pairings

searching frantically wave frantically

more frantically comparative, most frantically superlative

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He _____ waved down a passing taxi.

From frantic + -ally.

madly

insanely madly crazily

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

What does “frantically” mean?

The word “frantically” means in a panicked, rushed, or frenzied way. In plain terms, doing something in a hurried panic.

How do you pronounce “frantically”?

“Frantically” is pronounced FRAN-tihk-lee (/ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/ in IPA).

How do you use “frantically” in a sentence?

Here is “frantically” used in a sentence: “He frantically waved down a passing taxi.”

What part of speech is “frantically”?

“Frantically” is an adverb.

Is “frantically” a common word?

“Frantically” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

insanely madly crazily