hectic

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Adjective hectic has 1 sense

feverish, hectic - marked by intense agitation or emotion; "worked at a feverish pace"
Antonym: unagitated (indirect, via agitated)

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Hectic

Definition:

Adjective: Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or busyness.

Noun: A busy and chaotic time.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective: Involving or requiring a lot of energy and effort; frenzied.

Example sentence 1: The office was always hectic on Mondays, with phones ringing non-stop.

Example sentence 2: Planning a wedding can be a hectic experience, trying to coordinate all the different elements.

Sense 2:

Noun: A period of intense and frenetic activity.

Example sentence 1: The holiday season is always a hectic with all the shopping and preparations.

Example sentence 2: The restaurant staff had to work double shifts during the weekend, dealing with the hectic dinner rush.