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Definition of manic

manic

/ˈmæn.ɪk/
man · ic
Adverb:manically
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Plural:manics
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manic Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Showing wild, unrestrained excitement, energy, or frantic activity.

Example

"The kitchen staff worked at a manic pace to serve the holiday dinner rush on time."

2

Relating to or affected by psychiatric mania, characterized by abnormally elevated mood, arousal, and energy levels.

Example

"The psychiatrist adjusted the patient's medication to help stabilize his manic episodes."

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• noun

1

A person experiencing or affected by psychiatric mania.

Example

"Clinical studies of manics during acute phases often reveal severely disrupted sleep patterns."

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• Rhymes for manic

• Nearby Words

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maniacal
maniacally
manic
manically
manicotti
manicouagan

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin manicus, from Ancient Greek manikos ('relating to madness or frenzy'), derived from mania ('madness, frenzy').

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