manic

CEFRC1

/ˈmænɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing wild energy, excitement, or uncontrolled behavior.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A person exhibiting mania.

Examples

  • Tom has periods of debilitating depression followed by bursts of manic activity.

  • Mennad was going through an angry manic state.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈmeə̯nɪk] ~ /ˈmɛə̯nɪk/
  • /ˈmeə̯nɪk/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Suffering from mania (the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels).

  2. Characterized by mania or craziness; wicked.

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Origin

adjective

From mania + -ic; Ancient Greek μανικός (manikós). Compare maniac.