adjective
- full of activity, excitement, or confusion; very busy and rushed
- characterized by fever or flushed appearance
Usage: medical or archaic usage
Examples
- The office was hectic on the day before the deadline.
- She had a hectic schedule with back-to-back meetings all week.
- The holiday shopping season is always hectic at the mall.
- After the hectic morning, she finally sat down to rest.
- The hectic pace of city life can be exhausting.
- It was a hectic day at the hospital with many emergencies.