Frantically

Pronunciation: /ˈfræntɪkli/

Definitions of frantically

adverb Frantically is an adverb that describes the manner in which an action is performed. It indicates that something is done in a hurried, panicked, or frenzied manner.

Example Sentences

A1 She frantically searched for her lost keys in the living room.

A2 The dog frantically chased after the squirrel in the park.

B1 The students frantically studied for their upcoming exams.

B2 The firefighters frantically worked to put out the blazing fire.

C1 The CEO frantically tried to salvage the company's failing finances.

C2 The paramedics frantically tried to save the victim's life at the scene of the accident.

Examples of frantically in a Sentence

formal She searched frantically for her missing passport before her flight.

informal He was frantically looking for his keys before realizing they were in his pocket.

slang She was frantically flipping through her notes before the exam.

figurative The stock market was frantically fluctuating throughout the day.

Grammatical Forms of frantically

• past tense: frantically
• plural: frantically
• comparative: more frantically
• superlative: most frantically
• present tense: frantically
• future tense: will frantically
• perfect tense: have frantically
• continuous tense: is frantically
• singular: frantically
• positive degree: frantically
• infinitive: to frantically
• gerund: frantically
• participle: frantically

Origin and Evolution of frantically

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'frantically' originated from the Middle English word 'frantik' which was derived from the Old French word 'frantique' meaning 'insane'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frantically' has evolved to encompass a sense of extreme urgency or panic, rather than just insanity or madness.