frantically

Meanings

• adverb

  Acting or moving with great agitation or excitement.

• adverb

  In a state of great anxiety or urgency.

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Rhymes

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hysterically , manically , anxiously , apocalyptically

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Variants

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frantically

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Forms

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frantically (adverb)

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'franticus', meaning 'mad' or 'beside oneself'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'frantically' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The word 'frantic' was originally used to describe someone who was possessed by a demon or a god.

3. In psychology, 'frantic' behavior is a symptom of borderline personality disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anxiety: A state of apprehension and fear, often marked by physical symptoms such as increased heart rate, sweating, and trembling.

2. Excitement: A state of heightened emotion and enthusiasm, often characterized by increased energy and activity.

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Culture

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The word 'frantically' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters or scenes of great excitement, anxiety, or urgency. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'frantic and abstract'.

How to Memorize "frantically"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone moving quickly and erratically, with a wild and anxious expression on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frantically' with the image of a person searching for something urgently and with great agitation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Freaking out and running around like a headless chicken' to help remember the meaning of 'frantically'.

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