Phrenetic

Pronunciation: /frəˈnɛtɪk/

Definitions of phrenetic

adjective relating to or affected by phrenitis, frenzied, delirious

Example Sentences

A1 The phrenetic puppy ran around the yard in circles.

A2 The phrenetic students rushed to finish their exam before the bell rang.

B1 The phrenetic pace of the city was overwhelming for the small town visitor.

B2 The phrenetic energy of the concert crowd was palpable as the band took the stage.

C1 The phrenetic activity of the stock market kept investors on edge throughout the day.

C2 The phrenetic pace of life in the city was exhilarating for those who thrived on constant motion.

Examples of phrenetic in a Sentence

formal The phrenetic pace of the stock market can be overwhelming for new investors.

informal She was moving around in a phrenetic manner trying to get everything ready for the party.

slang I can't keep up with the phrenetic energy of this group of friends.

figurative His thoughts were a phrenetic whirlwind, making it hard for him to focus on one task at a time.

Grammatical Forms of phrenetic

• past tense: phreneticked
• plural: phrenetics
• comparative: more phrenetic
• superlative: most phrenetic
• present tense: phrenetic
• future tense: will be phrenetic
• perfect tense: has been phrenetic
• continuous tense: is being phrenetic
• singular: phrenetic
• positive degree: phrenetic
• infinitive: to phrenetic
• gerund: phreneticking
• participle: phrenetic

Origin and Evolution of phrenetic

First Known Use: 1599 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'phrenetic' originated from the Greek word 'phrenitis', which referred to inflammation of the brain or madness.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'phrenetic' shifted in meaning from solely referring to madness or brain inflammation to describing someone who is extremely agitated or frenzied.