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hectic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɛktɪk/ · UK /ˈhektɪk/

hectic means: Very busy, with many things happening quickly or at the same time.

adjective

EXTREMELY BUSYB2

Very busy, with many things happening quickly or at the same time.

  • It has been a hectic day.
  • Her work schedule became more hectic after the promotion.
  • We need a break from our hectic lives.

Similar words: busy, frantic

Opposites: quiet, calm

Common phrases: hectic day, hectic schedule, hectic pace

Questions about hectic

What does hectic mean?

Very busy, with many things happening quickly or at the same time.

What is hectic in other languages?

Türkçe: yoğun · Español: ajetreado · Français: trépidant · Deutsch: hektisch · Italiano: frenetico · 日本語: 慌ただしい

How do you pronounce hectic?

In American English /ˈhɛktɪk/; in British English /ˈhektɪk/.

How do you use hectic in a sentence?

It has been a hectic day. Her work schedule became more hectic after the promotion.

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