HECTIC Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

hectic

adjective

ˈhek-tik

Definition of hectic

as in excited

being in a state of increased activity or agitation exhausted from a hectic day at the office

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Recent Examples of hectic Some days can be hectic, but Mitchell says setting rules for yourself helps. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026 There are many key tasks that minimalists will take on every autumn in order to ensure their lives are a bit more streamlined during what can be an especially hectic time of the year. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026 Matykiewicz had a hectic spring, mixing in college football visits during baseball season and ultimately finding his home with the Huskies. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 At first, Marianne is happy to escape her hectic life for Austen’s world. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hectic

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To see people still excited about it all these years later is crazy.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
As if the matchup isn’t reason enough to be excited about Lowe’s home run prop, playing in Colorado enhances that excitement.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

During the trial, students described a heated exchange over Anthony’s refusal on a rainy spring day to leave a tent that belonged to Metcalf’s team.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Also at the meeting, the discussion about Davis's motion to dissolve the Design Review Board was moved to a later date after some heated discussion.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of heated

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His death in the frenzied attempt to cross was announced by the soccer team’s fan club.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Gunn said some of the Internet memes mocking her moves were humorous before widespread analysis of her efforts took on a frenzied life of its own.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of frenzied

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