1. in a manner showing or caused by panic; with sudden fear or anxiety
Usage: informal; commonly used in everyday speech and writing

Examples

• She panically grabbed her keys when she heard the fire alarm.
• He looked panically around the room, searching for an exit.
• The crowd panically rushed toward the doors.
• She spoke panically into the phone, explaining the emergency.
• They panically packed their bags before the storm arrived.
• He panically checked his pockets for his wallet.
• The child panically called out for her mother in the crowded store.