frenzy
word
/ˈfɹɛnzi/
/fɹˈɛnzi/
Definition
A state of wild excitement, uncontrolled activity, or intense emotion, often in a chaotic way.
Usage & Nuances
'Frenzy' is usually used for extreme, often short-lived, bursts of emotion or action (like 'a buying frenzy'). It can describe people or animals and is more dramatic than 'excitement' or 'rush'. Common collocations: 'media frenzy', 'frenzy of activity'. Not used for calm or positive focus.
Spanish: frenesí - locura (emocional)Portuguese (BR): frenesi - agitação intensaPortuguese (PT): frenesi - agitação intensaChinese (Simplified): 狂热 - 疯狂Chinese (Traditional): 狂熱 - 瘋狂Hindi: उन्माद - जोशArabic: هياج - جنونBengali: উন্মাদনা - উন্মত্ততাRussian: бешенство - неистовство - ажиотажJapanese: 熱狂 - 狂乱Vietnamese: cơn cuồng loạn - cơn điên cuồngKorean: 광란 - 열광Turkish: çılgınlık - taşkınlıkUrdu: جنون - دیوانگیIndonesian: kegilaan - hiruk pikuk
Example Sentences
The news caused a frenzy in the city.
basic
The animals moved in a frenzy when they smelled food.
basic
A shopping frenzy broke out on Black Friday.
basic
Social media went into a frenzy over the celebrity's tweet.
natural
The crowd was in a frenzy after the winning goal.
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She worked in a frenzy to finish the project before the deadline.
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