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frenzied

[/ˈfrɛnzid/]
adjective
frenético
1. Wild, excited, or uncontrolled; characterized by frenzied activity or emotion
The frenzied crowd rushed toward the concert stage.
A multidão frenética correu em direção ao palco do concerto.
2. Done in a fast and energetic but disorganized way
She made frenzied attempts to finish the project before the deadline.
Ela fez tentativas frenéticas de terminar o projeto antes do prazo.
3. In a state of wild mental agitation or panic
The frenzied animal thrashed around in its cage.
O animal frenético se debatia dentro da gaiola.
NYC Slang
mad, crazy, wild
Synonyms
franticwildhecticfrenziedmanicdelirious
Antonyms
calmpeacefulserenetranquilcomposed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
frenético
Most common translation, widely used in all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
frenético/doidão
More informal colloquial usage might include doidão
São Paulo
frenético
Standard usage matches general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
frenético
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; can also use 'desatinado' for unhinged variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a frenzy
frenzied pace
frenzied activity
frenzied energy
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