noun
definition
A hectic fever.
definition
A flush like one produced by such a fever.
adjective
definition
Denoting a type of fever accompanying consumption and similar wasting diseases, characterised by flushed cheeks and dry skin.
example
hectic fever
definition
Pertaining to or symptomatic of such a fever.
definition
Very busy with activity and confusion; feverish.
example
The city center is so hectic at 8 in the morning that I go to work an hour beforehand to avoid the crowds
Examples of hectic in a Sentence
Modern life is becoming more hectic by the minute.
I've found the past few weeks rather hectic.
Things have been so hectic here at the office, I thought...
Things are getting a bit hectic for me at the moment.
The teacher had a hectic workload.
Due to my ever increasingly hectic schedule, I have taken to keeping a diary with me at all times.
Friday was usually a hectic day, with people being released, so she was unable to leave early.
It's now Thursday and I'm playing catch up after three incredibly hectic weeks.
The vacation was hectic to say the least.
Personally, the thought we might work together in one location, absent the hectic schedule presently exhausting us, made me giddy and set my mind a-tumble with possibilities.
All in all, it can get pretty hectic around here.
It is too hectic at the moment to consider it.
Things have been quite hectic once again, leaving not enough hours in the day.
I am taking A-level in one year which makes life hectic.
Things are a little hectic around here planning for the memorial service next week.
She enjoyed the hectic bustle of High Street Kensington.
In today's hectic world, there can be no better cure for stress.
It's pretty hectic around here, she said, motioning toward the phone.
The inn, not large by city standards, was constantly in need of attention, especially in this, the short but hectic high season.
The atmosphere on the campus is tranquil and peaceful, in sharp contrast to the hectic bustle of High Street Kensington.
Disarmament Diplomacy Issue No. 18, September 1997 Editor's Introduction September's issue reviews a hectic and potentially momentous month.
Italy to outer view put forth blossoms of hectic and hysterical piety, though at the core her clergy and her aristocracy were more corrupt than ever.
You will have some good laughs and be able to focus on other people's lives rather than your own hectic one.
If busy lifestyles, hectic work schedules, and family demands leave you feeling anxious and stressed, following these five secrets to managing stress will result in a happier, healthier life.
How do you reduce stress when life is often hectic and chaotic?
With the hectic pace of everyday living, for most people stress is a part of daily life.
Raw Foods for Busy People - Written for the raw foodist with a hectic family, work or social life, this book provides a good number of recipes that don't require fancy machines and use common ingredients.
The below tips can help streamline the process and make meal planning less hectic.
The dresses are, at best, organized by size on the racks and the shopping can get hectic.
When planning a holiday wedding, even a modest one, it is a good idea to keep a wedding planning checklist handy so nothing is forgotten during this hectic but exciting time.
The following themes can be carried from the master bedroom into the bath, or used to create an oasis from a hectic life.
Because of her hectic schedule with her talk show, she no longer performs stand-up comedy.
McConaughey was apparently taking a breather from his hectic life and made a trip down to the Central American country to do a little surfing.
Recently, Goodman found out that he had prostate cancer, and fit his treatment into his hectic schedule, between tapings of his two celebreality shows.
With their hectic lives and constant publicity, stars may see smoking as a quick way to temporarily relieve stress.
Even in the face of controversy and hectic schedules, Miley is still trying to expand her name recognition; hence her first solo album (debuting in 2008), Breakout.
They wonder how to fit a yoga practice into a hectic day filled with work and family obligations.
We gave only limited thought to the upcoming session as our pre wedding trip and plans took precedence in our hectic schedule.
It was time for the Deans to talk, to enjoy one another, the first real time together since their May wedding and hectic summer and fall that followed their move West and the opening of Bird Song.
The Reciprocity Treaty with the United States, in operation from 1854 to 1866, and the high prices for farm produce due to the American Civil War, brought about an almost hectic prosperity.
The clattering of dishes, the hectic scramble at lunch, and the incessant gossiping of her coworkers left her at the edge of her patience at the end of the day.
The next few weeks brought a number of important successes while our schedule remained incredibly hectic.
Martha bore no scars from her hectic July adventure and when news came that mother Patsy was back in the clink, she accepted it without reservation.
Hectic western lifestyles don't allow us the time or head space to really relax.
If you are looking for hectic nightlife, Lloret de Mar is just a short taxi ride away.
Years 2 and 3, by contrast, are fairly hectic.
The food market is getting ever more hectic, says Galloway.
It was all a bit hectic at the end... would they pass their second blood test?
Yes, life will be hectic for a while, but try to put a positive spin on things.
You may find yourself in a rut and feel like there is nothing you can do about the hectic lifestyle you lead when there really are many things you can do to help you have feel better about yourself, your life, and your future.