manic

[ man-ik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or affected by mania.

   Synonyms: frantic, agitated, frenzied

manic

/ ˈmænɪk /

adjective

1. characterizing, denoting, or affected by mania

noun

1. a person afflicted with mania

Other Words From

• hyper·manic adjective
• sub·manic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of manic¹

First recorded in 1900–05, manic is from the Greek word manikós inclined to madness. See mania, -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of manic¹

C19: from Greek, from mania

Example Sentences

Once the match started, he was expressive, but not in an obsessive, manic, Antonio Conte or Simone Inzaghi kind of way.

From BBC

A few days after his YouTube confessional, he went into more detail on Instagram about the “manic” feelings he was struggling with.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Will Yarrow, the owner of Yorkshire Haulage, was surprised that particular A road was voted the best, as he said he thinks it’s “manic”.

From BBC

Kamala Harris, she’s just —she got 85 million votes because she’s just so impressive as the first Samoan-Malaysian, low IQ former California prosecutor ever to be elected president,” Carlson said, complementing his shrill remarks with manic hand gestures.

From Salon

Fernando Valenzuela roped us all in, leaving a legacy far greater than a manic screwball and a majestic mania.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• frenzied
• insane
• maniacal
• nutty