This is the 13426th most frequent Polish word.
paniczna
"Paniczna" means "panicky" or "causing panic."
Here, "paniczna" is used as an adjective to describe the overwhelming or frantic nature of the situation.
Sytuacja na lotnisku była paniczna.
The situation at the airport was panic-stricken.
In this case, "paniczna" describes the frantic or panicked nature of her reaction.
Jej reakcja na wiadomość była paniczna.
Her reaction to the news was frantic.
Here, "paniczna" describes the panicked state or manner of their behavior.