panicky (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpænɪki/

Definition

Feeling or showing panic; easily made to panic.

Examples

• She became quite panicky when she realized she had lost her passport just before her flight.

• The sudden loud noise made the small child feel panicky and she started to cry.

• He tends to get a bit panicky about deadlines, even when he has plenty of time.

Synonyms of panicky

Words with a similar meaning to panicky:

• nervous
• anxious
• frightened
• alarmed
• hysterical

Antonyms of panicky

Words with the opposite meaning to panicky:

• calm
• composed

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