adj
manic
MA-nihk
adj
1
Showing the abnormally high energy, excitement, or agitation typical of mania.
"He went on a manic cleaning spree at two in the morning."
2
Frantic, frenzied, or wildly energetic.
"The last week before the wedding was pure manic chaos."
How to Use Manic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWildly energetic or agitated, whether in a clinical or everyday sense.
Common pairings
manic energy
manic episode
manic pace
Word Forms
more manic comparative, manics plural, Manics plural, most manic superlative
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Etymology
From mania plus the suffix -ic, echoing Greek manikos.