Frenzied

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɛnziːd/

Definitions of frenzied

adjective Frenzied is an adjective that describes something as frantic, wild, or out of control.

Example Sentences

A1 The frenzied squirrel ran up the tree.

A2 The frenzied shoppers rushed to grab the discounted items.

B1 The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.

B2 The frenzied fans screamed with excitement as their team scored a goal.

C1 The frenzied protesters clashed with the police during the demonstration.

C2 The frenzied mob descended upon the city, causing chaos and destruction.

Examples of frenzied in a Sentence

formal The frenzied crowd rushed towards the stage as soon as the concert began.

informal The frenzied shoppers were all trying to grab the last item on sale.

slang The party was so frenzied, it was lit!

figurative His mind was in a frenzied state as he tried to juggle multiple tasks at once.

Grammatical Forms of frenzied

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

Origin and Evolution of frenzied

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'frenzied' originated from the Middle English word 'frenetik' which was derived from the Old French word 'frenetique' and ultimately from the Latin word 'phreneticus' meaning 'pertaining to inflammation of the brain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'frenzied' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings beyond just medical conditions related to the brain, now commonly used to describe extreme excitement, agitation, or wild behavior.