adv
frantically
FRAN-tihk-lee
adv
1
In a panicked, rushed, or frenzied way.
"He frantically waved down a passing taxi."
"She was frantically texting everyone to reschedule the meeting."
How to Use Frantically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a hurried panic.
Common pairings
searching frantically
wave frantically
Word Forms
more frantically comparative, most frantically superlative
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Etymology
From frantic + -ally.