frenzied

adjective

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

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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Structurally, this is a gigantic change, perhaps even revolutionary, though the driving itself is quintessentially Mario Kart: drifting elegance, power-up carnage, albeit now featuring up to 24 competitors, which means the on-road action is set to be even more frenzied. Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025 Creating and trading these new derivatives became frenzied. Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 11 May 2025 The frenzied yet articulate tenor Gerhard Siegel, a veteran Herod, oozes unctuous entitlement. Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Raymond himself remained near the gravitational center of Northern politics, resolute rather than frenzied in tone. Matthew Karp, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frenzied

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frenzied was in 1647

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“Frenzied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frenzied. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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frenzied

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

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