# frenzied

/ˈfɹɛnzid/ (US) · /fɹˈɛnzɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/frenzied
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- The crowd became frenzied as the race began.
- The frenzied atmosphere of the sale meant that customers were pushing and shouting to get the best deals.
- 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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