manic
ˈmænɪk
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Definition of manic - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
mental healthshowing wild and apparently deranged excitement
  • His manic laughter filled the room..
frenzied hysterical
2.
mental conditionTECH.relating to or affected by maniaTECH.
  • She was diagnosed with a manic episode..
frenzied hyperactive

Noun

1.
psychiatric contextTECH.person undergoing an extreme high mood episodeTECH.
  • The doctor treated the manic with medication.
lunatic maniac
2.
excited personRareperson showing extreme excitement or energyRare
  • The manic was talking non-stop at the party.
enthusiast fanatic
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Expressions with manic

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quirky female character who helps a man change or grow
She played the manic pixie dream girl in the movie.
mental health condition with extreme mood swings
She was diagnosed with manic disorder last year.
mental disorder with mood swings between mania and depression
She was diagnosed with manic depression at a young age.
relating to a mood disorder with alternating periods of mania and depression
She was diagnosed with a manic-depressive illness last year..
mental disorder with alternating periods of mania and depression
She was diagnosed with manic depressive illness last year.

Origin of manic

Late Latin, maniacus (madness)

Terms with manic included in their meaning

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psychiatric disorder
relating to a psychiatric illness characterized by both manic and depressive episodes
mental health
depressive disorder without manic episodes
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quirky girl who changes a boy's life

Examples of manic in a sentence

  • The crowd's manic energy was contagious.
  • His manic behavior worried his family.
  • The doctor noted her manic symptoms.
  • The manic was admitted to the psychiatric ward.
  • Support groups can help the manic feel less isolated.
  • The manic was hard to calm down during the event.

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  1. French:maniaque, personne en phase maniaque, ...
  2. German:manisch, Maniker, ...
  3. Italian:maniacale, esaltato, ...
  4. Spanish:frenético, persona maníaca, ...
  5. Portuguese:maníaco, paciente maníaco, ...
  6. Chinese:疯狂的, 躁狂患者, ...
  7. Japanese:狂気じみた, 躁病患者, ...
  8. Arabic:هَوَسِيّ, هَوَسِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מָאנִי, אָדָם מָנִי, ...
  10. Russian:маниакальный, маниакальный пациент, ...
  11. Ukrainian:маніакальний, маніакальний пацієнт, ...
  12. Hindi:उन्मत्त, उन्मत्त व्यक्ति, ...

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