hectic

adjective

hec·tic ˈhek-tik How to pronounce hectic (audio)

: characterized by activity, excitement, or confusion

the hectic days before the holidays

medical : of, relating to, or being a fluctuating but persistent fever (as in tuberculosis)

: having a hectic fever

a hectic patient

: red, flushed

hectic color on her cheeks

hectically

ˈhek-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce hectic (audio)

adverb

hectically busy

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Semantic Crisis Intervention

Some people are bothered by changes in a word’s meaning (see: literally), while others have a more relaxed attitude towards semantic drift. For those who feel vexed when a word seems to have suddenly changed its spots, it may be of some comfort to know that words in English do this all the time; crisis is a fine example.Originally, crisis denoted “the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever.” Now it most commonly means “a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention,” yet few people insist that it should be used exclusively in its older meaning. The normality of semantic change can be seen in another word that first appeared in febrile contexts: hectic, which now is primarily used to mean “very busy,” originally referred to a fever that was fluctuating but recurrent.

Example Sentences

We both had hectic days at work. She maintains a hectic schedule as a journalist and mother.

Recent Examples on the Web Let these best Christmas quotes of all time — from funny to biblical — be a source of inspiration during one of the most hectic times of the year.

Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 This was the most hectic part of the Morgan family's day, the post-school, pre-dinner hour.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2022 My job can be very hectic, fast-paced and physically demanding — a far cry from sitting at a desk all day.

Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2022 When voicing Suzu’s scenes, McNeill tapped into her anxiety, her depression and her complex past, making sure the character sounded more fragile and, in some instances, hectic.

Mónica Marie Zorrilla, Variety, 28 Jan. 2022 But since his release in early June, Scherr has been enjoying a respite from his once-hectic lifestyle.

Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2021 Not everyone in attendance was so close to the most hectic parts of the crowd.

Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2021 Camila and Shawn called it quits due to their hectic work schedules in November 2021.

Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 June 2022 In fact, knowing Rodrigo's hectic tour schedule changed the plot of the Disney+ show's third season.

Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 See More

单词	hectically
释义	hectic adjective hec·tic ˈhek-tik 1 : characterized by activity, excitement, or confusion the hectic days before the holidays 2 a medical : of, relating to, or being a fluctuating but persistent fever (as in tuberculosis) b : having a hectic fever a hectic patient 3 : red, flushed hectic color on her cheeks hectically ˈhek-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb hectically busy Did you know? Semantic Crisis Intervention Some people are bothered by changes in a word’s meaning (see: literally), while others have a more relaxed attitude towards semantic drift. For those who feel vexed when a word seems to have suddenly changed its spots, it may be of some comfort to know that words in English do this all the time; crisis is a fine example.Originally, crisis denoted “the turning point for better or worse in an acute disease or fever.” Now it most commonly means “a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention,” yet few people insist that it should be used exclusively in its older meaning. The normality of semantic change can be seen in another word that first appeared in febrile contexts: hectic, which now is primarily used to mean “very busy,” originally referred to a fever that was fluctuating but recurrent. Synonyms agitated excited feverish frenzied heated hyperactive overactive overwrought See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We both had hectic days at work. She maintains a hectic schedule as a journalist and mother. Recent Examples on the Web Let these best Christmas quotes of all time — from funny to biblical — be a source of inspiration during one of the most hectic times of the year. Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 6 Sep. 2022 This was the most hectic part of the Morgan family's day, the post-school, pre-dinner hour. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2022 My job can be very hectic, fast-paced and physically demanding — a far cry from sitting at a desk all day. Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2022 When voicing Suzu’s scenes, McNeill tapped into her anxiety, her depression and her complex past, making sure the character sounded more fragile and, in some instances, hectic. Mónica Marie Zorrilla, Variety, 28 Jan. 2022 But since his release in early June, Scherr has been enjoying a respite from his once-hectic lifestyle. Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2021 Not everyone in attendance was so close to the most hectic parts of the crowd. Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2021 Camila and Shawn called it quits due to their hectic work schedules in November 2021. Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 June 2022 In fact, knowing Rodrigo's hectic tour schedule changed the plot of the Disney+ show's third season. Kelly Wynne, PEOPLE.com, 27 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English etyk, from Anglo-French etique, from Late Latin hecticus, from Greek hektikos habitual, consumptive, from echein to have — more at scheme entry 1 First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2 Phrases Containing hectic has a busy/hectic social life has a busy/hectic social life Kids Definition hectic adjective hec·tic ˈhek-tik : filled with excitement, activity, or confusion We had a hectic day of shopping. Medical Definition hectic adjective hec·tic ˈhek-tik 1 : of, relating to, or being a fluctuating but persistent fever (as in tuberculosis) 2 : having a hectic fever a hectic patient hectically adverb as in frantically in a confused and reckless manner a moth kept banging hectically against the screen, seeking the light on the other side Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frantically wildly wild frenetically desperately frenziedly uncontrollably madly berserk amok crazily amuck agitatedly harum-scarum recklessly feverishly confusedly haywire tumultuously turbulently berserkly helter-skelter heedlessly riotously chaotically haphazardly pell-mell aimlessly haphazard skittishly wantonly hotheadedly topsy-turvy hit or miss Antonyms & Near Antonyms calmly coolly serenely imperturbably placidly cooly peacefully unconcernedly mildly systematically collectedly passively composedly methodically orderly meekly tamely self-possessedly self-composedly See More
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hectic

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