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manically

/ˈmæn.ɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:manic
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• adverb

1

In a frantic, hyperactive, or wildly excited manner.

Example

"With the deadline only an hour away, she typed manically at her keyboard to finish the report."

2

In a manner characteristic of or resulting from clinical mania.

Example

"During the acute phase of his bipolar episode, the patient spoke manically for hours without sleeping."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused with 'maniacally': 'manically' typically describes hyperactive, frantic energy or clinical mania, whereas 'maniacally' implies deranged, unhinged, or villainous madness (as in 'laughing maniacally').

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manic
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manicotti
manicouagan
manicure

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'manic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back to Late Latin 'mania' and Ancient Greek 'mania' (madness, frenzy).

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