Hectic

Word HECTIC
Character 6
Hyphenation hec tic
Pronunciations /ˈhɛktɪk/

Definitions and meanings of "Hectic"

What do we mean by hectic?

Characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste. adjective

Of, relating to, or being a fever that fluctuates during the day, as in tuberculosis or septicemia. adjective

Consumptive; feverish. adjective

Flushed. adjective

Habitual; marking a particular habit or condition of body: applied to fever of the form presented in phthisis, characterized by marked diurnal remissions and exacerbations, and accompanied with flushed cheeks, hot skin, and emaciation.

Pertaining to or affected with such fever; feverish; consumptive: as, a hectic flush.

A hectic fever; a wasting away, attended by heightened color. noun

A hectic flush. noun

Habitual; constitutional; pertaining especially to slow waste of animal tissue, as in consumption adjective

In a hectic condition; having hectic fever; consumptive. adjective

A fever of irritation and debility, occurring usually at a advanced stage of exhausting disease, as a in pulmonary consumption. adjective

Hectic fever. noun

A hectic flush. noun

Of a fever, pertaining to bodily reactions characterised by flushed or dry skin. adjective

Very busy with activity and confusion; feverish. adjective

A hectic fever. noun

A flush like one produced by such a fever. noun

Marked by intense agitation or emotion adjective

A hectic fever.

A flush like one produced by such a fever.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Hectic

The word "hectic" in example sentences

I got married in October, and to say the rest of the year has been hectic is an understatement. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The speed is hectic from the onset, but fans of urban investigative romantic fantasies will hop onto THE BRASS BED for the wild ride. ❋ Doug Knipe (2008)

The second bit might be a bit too woo-woo for you, but specific intentions are undoubtedly a good way to stay on track in hectic times at work. ❋ Unknown (2007)

"There's a certain hectic flush, an intermittent pulse, which convinces me of your painful state, when coupled with the restlessness of the eye." ❋ Unknown (1911)

Spiekeroog, Germany - The word hectic is unknown on the East ❋ Unknown (2010)

Forget governing a state, she has managed what could only mildly be called a hectic household. ❋ Jamal Simmons (2011)

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich canceled a planned Wednesday stop in Carson City amid what aides called a hectic travel schedule. ❋ Jim Carlton (2012)

Just after we came off the air last night Fritz Henderson resigned, following what is being described as a hectic board meeting. ❋ Unknown (2009)

She recalls a hectic move from North Carolina to Washington D.C. when she forgot to pay her credit-card bill. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Okay, today I have a fan trained in the direction of my feverish brow, my feet up on a big block of ice, and a bevy of maidens singing softly in the background, to calm my mind as I recall the hectic proposal-writing process of last summer. ❋ Unknown (2005)

So as we reflect upon the impact from what can only be described as a hectic year of incredible advances in the science and technology framework for our country, we look forward to capitalising on these newfound opportunities. ❋ Unknown (2002)

He was of another and inferior school to Richard Wilson, Gainsborough, and Constable, who, differing widely in their points of view and in their methods of art, are yet linked together by a common love of the natural aspects of the objects they studied, and a preference for a tender and temperate over what may be called a hectic and passionate rendering of landscape. ❋ Dutton Cook (1856)

"I think this week was one too many," he said, referring to a hectic recent schedule that has seen him make three trips to Asia and one to Bermuda. ❋ WalesOnline (2011)

Before stepping into a new car, you need to step into a dealership - an experience which has long been characterized as hectic, overwhelming, and disjointed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Apr 30, 2009 - Before stepping into a new car, you need to step into a dealership - an experience which has long been characterized as hectic, overwhelming, and disjointed. ❋ Unknown (2009)

In this fever the matter, not having been exposed to the air, has not acquired oxygenation; in which a new acid, or some other noxious property, is produced; which acts like contagion on the constitution inducing fever-fits, called hectic fever, which terminate with sweats or diarrhoea; whereas the matter in the closed abscess is either not absorbed, or does not so affect the circulation as to produce diurnal or hectic fever-fits; but the stimulus of the abscess excites so much sensation as to induce perpetual pyrexia, or inflammatory fever, without such marked remissions. ❋ Erasmus Darwin (1766)

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has planned a flurry of appearances in the Washington area this weekend, an indicator of the kind of hectic schedule he's been keeping as he looks ahead to a possible presidential bid in 2012. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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