| Front | frantic |
|---|---|
| Back | fran‧tic /ˈfræntɪk/ adjective 1extremely worried and frightened about a situation, so that you cannot control your feelings get/become frantic There was still no news of Jill, and her parents were getting frantic. frantic with Your mother’s been frantic with worry wondering where you’ve been. 2extremely hurried and using a lot of energy, but not very organized SYN hectic: I spent three frantic days trying to get everything ready. frantic effort/attempt Despite our frantic efforts, we were unable to save the boy’s life. frantic pace/rush/haste etc There was a frantic rush to escape from the building. a day of frantic activity a frantic search for her father —frantically /-kli/ adverb: He frantically searched for the key. |
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