frantically

Definition

In a frantic way.

Etymology

From earlier franticly, equivalent to frantic + -ally.

Example Sentences

• "He searched frantically for his passport before the flight."
• "Amid a cacophony of demands for Cuomo to resign, the governor and his aides are frantically trying to cover up the basic facts of what happened, and that includes launching a Nixonian campaign of intimidation and retribution against Democratic lawmakers who have for months been sounding the alarm."