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Meanings of frenetically in English

In a frenetic manner.

In a very agitated manner; as if possessed by an evil spirit.

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Examples for "demoniacally"
Examples for "demoniacally"
1
He now almost demoniacally contemplated the ruin of Mr. Carrel Quire.
Mr. Prohack
2
Twice have the big-eyed stone plovers piped demoniacally.
My Tropic Isle
3
I picture myself rolling the thing up and flapping demoniacally towards the fire on the chimneypiece.
The great lover
4
The karlon was hurled backward to the point of equilibrium of the two forces, where it struggled demoniacally.
The Skylark of Space
5
But I have always thought that you have more cause than I to be demoniacally inclined towards him.
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Usage of frenetically in English
1
Power Trip toured in a manner entirely befitting of their sound: frenetically, relentlessly.
The Guardian
2
Their Afghan counterparts are tweeting frenetically, as are their allies in Somalia's Shabab.
Wired
3
Now, Ireland is frenetically embracing the notion of penthouse living.
The Irish Times
4
Then she stretched out her arms and pretended to dance, shaking her shoulders frenetically.
The black minutes
5
But she adores Dr. Pinter, and their twins seem to keep him frenetically busy.
Chosen: a novel
6
Net.Plus: Your physical self is a frenetically moving target.
Wired
7
Having first batted just a touch too frenetically they then went completely into their shell.
The Guardian
8
Her diamond wedding ring glinted in the sun as she waved her arms around frenetically.
Unbelievable
9
Özzÿ pushed the coasterlike things around it more frenetically.
Year Zero
10
Her heart was beating frenetically as she went to the hall and opened the door.
Kennedy's brain
11
He opened his door, stepped out, and stood, frenetically windmilling his arms over his head.
Man in the Middle
12
She was looking at the cook, a young man frenetically wielding a spatula by the grill.
More bitter than death: an emma fielding mystery
13
Dan jabbered on frenetically and Erica looked back and forth between him and Pernilla in astonishment.
The ice princess
14
Both girls were students, both were stabbed frenetically and they were each targeted in a femicide.
The South African
15
Their mother, Emma, is a frenetically overworked doctor.
The Guardian
16
The last several minutes had seen him typing frenetically, his fingers a blur on the input keys.
The Complete Alien Omnibus
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Frenetically through the time