frantically
FRAN-tihk-lee
Frantically (adv) means In a panicked, rushed, or frenzied way. Example: “He frantically waved down a passing taxi.”
adv
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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 notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a hurried panic.
Common pairings
searching frantically
wave frantically
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more frantically
- Superlative
- most frantically
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Etymology
From frantic + -ally.
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Rhymes for frantically
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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.
