What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
phrenetically
Example
She typed phrenetically on her keyboard, trying to finish the report before the deadline. [phrenetically: adverb]
Example
The crowd cheered phrenetically as their team scored the winning goal. [phrenetically: adverb]
frantically
Example
He searched frantically for his lost keys, knowing he would be late for work. [frantically: adverb]
Example
The mother called out frantically for her child who had wandered off in the crowded park. [frantically: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Frantically is more commonly used than phrenetically in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between phrenetically and frantically?
Both phrenetically and frantically are informal words that are typically used in casual conversation or writing.
