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 Both men’s exits came after a particularly hectic stretch of gameplay. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 But those conversations were kind of all over the place, very hectic. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 Connecting rooms are available, but the compact bedrooms and hectic Damrak setting make the hotel better suited to families with older children than those travelling with toddlers. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026 Yet as Orr notes, the first impression that this area of your home carries can influence whether your space feels inviting and put together or cluttered and hectic. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hectic

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More than 80% of Chinese felt excited about AI applications, KPMG reported last year; only half that percentage of Americans felt the same.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Many studies have found that children get excited about getting their own books in the mail, addressed to them personally.

— Alex H. Poole, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of excited

Adjective

What really sets the villas apart are the outdoor spaces, which include a large private terrace with a heated pool, sun loungers, an outdoor shower, as well as dining and sitting areas.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Offering easy installation, this bidet with a no-frills interface has some relaxing perks (including a heated water option) without too many extra knobs and levers.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of heated

Adjective

Altercations between agitated people with dementia and other residents or workers charged with caring for them are disturbingly common in long-term care facilities and private homes.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Migratory birds in captivity develop Zugunruhe, an agitated fitfulness, at certain times of year.

— Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of agitated

Adjective

The frenzied arena known for its frothing energy was suddenly muzzled by dread.

— Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The world has gone through quite a few changes in the 62 years since those frenzied nights at the height of Beatlemania, but the interior of Forest Hills Stadium looks largely identical.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

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