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hectic

[หˆhษ›ktษชk]

hectic Definition

  • 1full of incessant or frantic activity
  • 2feverish
  • 3characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement

Using hectic: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hectic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The office was always hectic during the holiday season.

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    Her schedule is so hectic that she hardly has time to sleep.

  • Example

    The city streets were hectic with traffic and pedestrians.

  • Example

    The restaurant was too hectic for a romantic dinner.

hectic Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for hectic

Idioms Using hectic

  • a frenzied and disorganized rush to do something

    Example

    The last-minute preparations turned into a hectic scramble to get everything ready in time.

  • a way of living that is characterized by constant activity, stress, and a lack of relaxation

    Example

    Living in the city can be exhausting due to the hectic pace of life.

  • a schedule that is full of activities and events, leaving little time for rest or relaxation

    Example

    Her hectic schedule included work, school, and extracurricular activities.

Phrases with hectic

  • a very fast and busy speed of life or work

    Example

    The new job required her to keep up with a hectic pace.

  • a way of living that is characterized by constant activity, stress, and a lack of relaxation

    Example

    His hectic lifestyle made it difficult for him to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

  • a type of fever that is characterized by a rapid pulse, flushed skin, and other symptoms

    Example

    She was diagnosed with a hectic fever and was advised to rest for a few days.

Origins of hectic

from Greek 'hektikos', meaning 'habitual'

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Summary: hectic in Brief

The term 'hectic' [หˆhษ›ktษชk] describes a state of constant and frantic activity, often characterized by intense agitation, excitement, and rapid movement. It can refer to a fast-paced lifestyle, as in 'Her schedule is so hectic that she hardly has time to sleep,' or to a feverish state, as in 'She was diagnosed with a hectic fever.' 'Hectic' extends into phrases like 'hectic pace,' and idioms like 'a hectic scramble,' denoting frenzied and disorganized rushes.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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