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Loading... 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.
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full of activity, or very busy and fast: a hectic schedule. hectic pace The area has become a haven for people tired of the hectic pace of city life. Synonyms. feverish. frantic (HURRIED) frenetic. manic. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. full of activity. busy The pub is always busy on a Friday. full She leads a rich, full life.
Hectic definition: characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.. See examples of HECTIC used in a sentence.
When things get hectic, people sometimes say things are getting crazy or bananas: events are happening too fast for us to keep up, so we tend to get agitated or even angry. Because there's so much work to do, being a student is often a hectic job.
When something is described as hectic, it implies a lack of calm or organization, and a constant flurry of events or tasks. It suggests a fast-paced and demanding environment where there may be little time for rest or relaxation.
Definition of hectic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. characterized by confused or hurried activity. 2. of or designating a fevered condition, as in tuberculosis, attended by flushed cheeks, hot skin, and emaciation. 3. affected with such fever; consumptive. 4. flushed; red.
