frantic

used to emphasize the state of being frantic

used to strongly emphasize the state of being frantic (with an ungradable adjective)

becoming more and more frantic over time

very nearly frantic but not completely

frantic to a small degree

slightly frantic, to a small degree

to be in a state of extreme worry or activity

to start to be frantic (more informal)

to have a facial expression or appearance of being frantic

to appear to be in a state of extreme worry or activity

to start to be frantic

for one's voice to indicate they are frantic

to start to be frantic, often with a sense of losing control

to cause someone to become frantic

to gradually become more frantic over time

Used to indicate the cause of the frantic state, e.g., 'frantic with worry'.