frenzied

adjective

fren·​zied ˈfren-zēd How to pronounce frenzied (audio)
Synonyms of frenziednext
: feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
frenzied dancing
frenziedly adverb

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Examples of frenzied in a Sentence

The screams of the fans grew more frenzied as the concert progressed. the frenzied scene at the mall in the final week before Christmas
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But the complications with the clock ticking and the fate of the free world at stake are all part on the frenzied fun. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025 Berrigan’s frenzied poetic output, championing the values of boldness and immediacy, would remain a lifelong influence for Brainard. — David S. Wallace, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025 Follow the frequently frenzied writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking. — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 The veteran point guard had made two successful attempts when Barajas drained a buzzer-beater with his final effort, sparking a frenzied reaction from fans inside Chase Center. — George Ramsay, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frenzied

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Etymology

frenzy entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frenzied was in 1647

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frenzied

adjective
fren·​zied
ˈfren-zēd
: very excited or upset
frenziedly adverb

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