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frenzied

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɹɛnzid// UK //fɹˈɛnzɪd// fren·zied

adj. describing a situation where people are very excited, nervous, or busy in a way that is hard to control. You use this when there is a lot of activity and people are acting quickly without thinking.

adj. characterised by intense excitement, nervous energy, or chaotic activity. Often used to describe crowds or situations where people are acting in a state of extreme agitation.


SIMPLE

The crowd became frenzied as the race began.

CONTEXTUAL

The frenzied atmosphere of the sale meant that customers were pushing and shouting to get the best deals.

COMPLEX

The frenzied response to the new technology led to a market bubble that eventually collapsed when the initial hype proved unsustainable.

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