adj
Uncommon
panicked
Panicked (adj) means Overcome by sudden fear; in a state of panic. Example: “She gave a panicked glance at the clock and ran for the door.”
adj
1
Overcome by sudden fear; in a state of panic.
"She gave a panicked glance at the clock and ran for the door."
How to use panicked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone (or something) currently gripped by panic.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more panicked
- Superlative
- most panicked
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She gave a _____ glance at the clock and ran for the door.
Etymology
From "panic" + the past-tense ending "-ed."
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What does “panicked” mean?
The word “panicked” means overcome by sudden fear; in a state of panic. In plain terms, describes someone (or something) currently gripped by panic.
How do you use “panicked” in a sentence?
Here is “panicked” used in a sentence: “She gave a panicked glance at the clock and ran for the door.”
What part of speech is “panicked”?
“Panicked” is an adjective.
Is “panicked” a common word?
“Panicked” is an uncommon word in modern English.
