{ } a. [ L. phreneticus, Gr. frenhtiko`s, frenitiko`s: cf. F. phrénétique. See Frantic, and cf. Frenetic. ] Relating to phrenitis; suffering from frenzy; delirious; mad; frantic; frenetic. -- Phre*net"ic*al*ly, adv. [1913 Webster]
(adj) excessively agitated; distraught with fear or other violent emotion, Syn. phrenetic, frenzied, frenetic, Example:frantic with anger and frustration; frenetic screams followed the accident; a frenzied look in his eye