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frantically

[/ˈfræntɪkli/]
adverb
freneticamente
1. In a frantic manner; with wild, desperate, or uncontrolled energy; in a state of panic or extreme anxiety
She frantically searched through her bag for her keys.
Ela procurou freneticamente suas chaves na bolsa.
2. With rapid, hurried, or agitated movements or actions
The dog was frantically wagging its tail when its owner came home.
O cão abanava a cauda freneticamente quando seu dono chegou em casa.
NYC Slang
like crazy / going nuts
Synonyms
wildlydesperatelyfeverishlyurgentlyhecticallyanxiously
Antonyms
calmlypeacefullyserenelycomposedlyslowly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
freneticamente
Standard and widely used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
freneticamente / desesperadamente
Both terms commonly used; sometimes 'com desespero'
São Paulo
freneticamente
Preferred formal usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
freneticamente / desesperadamente
Both used equally; 'com desespero' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

like a headless chicken
at one's wit's end
in a panic
beside oneself
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