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.