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Panicky (Adjective)

Meaning

Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The air traffic controller's voice became panicky as the emergency situation unfolded.
  • The students felt panicky as the deadline for the project approached and they were nowhere near completion.
  • The stock market investors grew panicky as the values continued to plummet.
  • She became panicky as the doors closed and she realized she was trapped in the elevator.
  • The driver's panicky attempts to steer the car only made the situation more dire.

Synonyms

  • Panic-struck
  • Frightened
  • Terrified
  • Panicked
  • Panic-stricken

Related Words

  • Panic (noun)
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