Manic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmænɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Manic is an adjective meaning Characterized by mania or craziness; wicked.
Meaning
Characterized by mania or craziness; wicked.
More Meanings
- (psychiatry) Suffering from mania (the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels).
- A person exhibiting mania.
Example Sentences
Reuniting the cast of Trainspotting for a new adventure 21 years on could have gone badly. The BBC's misjudged This Life + 10, bringing the cast of the iconic 90s TV drama back together, is a case in point. But [Danny] Boyle and his four musketeers give it just the right frantic, jaded energy and manic anxiety.
Word Forms
- manics
Synonyms for manic
Depending on context, synonyms include wild, frenzied.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frenzied, wild, crazy, frantic, furious, depressive.
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