hectic meaning

Definition of hectic

1. marked by intense agitation or emotion
   • worked at a feverish pace

   Synonyms: feverish

   Similar: agitated

How to pronounce hectic

hectic is pronounced /ˈhɛktɪk/ in British English and /ˈhɛktɪk/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with hectic

• dialectic
• eclectic
• pectic
• apoplectic