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mania

/ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
ma · ni · a
Adverb:manically
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Plural:manias
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Adjective:manic
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• noun

1

A severe psychiatric state or mood episode, often associated with bipolar disorder, characterized by abnormally elevated arousal, euphoria or irritability, racing thoughts, and impulsive behavior.

Example

"The psychiatrist adjusted the patient's medication to help stabilize the recurring episodes of mania."

2

An excessive, intense, or obsessive enthusiasm or craze for a particular activity, subject, or object.

Example

"The sudden mania for collecting rare trading cards swept through the entire elementary school."

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• Rhymes for mania

• Nearby Words

manhunt
manhunter
mani
mania
maniac
maniacal
maniacally

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Late Latin from Ancient Greek 'mania' (madness, frenzy, or inspired rage), closely related to the verb 'mainesthai' (to rage or go mad).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mania. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mania
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