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

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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The frenzied hiring of 2021 and 2022, when e-commerce volumes were running at levels that seemed permanent and supply chain disruptions required more human management, has reversed as e-commerce growth normalized and automation investment accelerated. Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Harry celebrated the start of his massive new Together, Together run with a crowd of 56,000 frenzied fans. Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2026 The process could take days given the high level of interest, but Firstman’s triumphant debut marks the first frenzied negotiation of this year’s muted market (many titles came to Cannes with distribution, including Neon’s nine films in the official selection). Matt Donnelly, Variety, 16 May 2026 It’s laid back, less frenzied than Marrakesh, quite chill. AFAR Media, 15 May 2026 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 23 May. 2026.

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frenzied

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

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