manic

adjective
UK: /ˈmænɪk/
US: /ˈmænɪk/

  1. Relating to or affected by mania, a mental state of elevated mood, energy, and activity.

    1. She gets manic when she doesn't sleep well, and she becomes hyper.
    2. His manic behavior caused concern among his friends, who urged him to seek professional help.

  2. Showing wild excitement, energy, or enthusiasm.

    1. The crowd went manic when the band started playing its most famous hit.
    2. There was a manic energy in the office as the project deadline approached.

Synonyms

excited hyperactive ecstatic wild frenzied
manic noun

  1. A person experiencing a period of mania.

    1. The manic was admitted to the psychiatric unit for observation and care.
    2. Treating the manic involves medication and therapy to stabilize their mood.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "manic" in English means: Relating to or affected by mania, a mental state of elevated mood, energy, and activity., Showing wild excitement, energy, or enthusiasm..

The phonetic transcription of "manic" is /ˈmænɪk/ in British English and /ˈmænɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "manic": excited, hyperactive, ecstatic, wild, frenzied.

Example usage of "manic": "She gets manic when she doesn't sleep well, and she becomes hyper.". More examples on the page.