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manic

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪk/

The English word “manic” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Characterized by mania or craziness; wicked.
  2. Suffering from mania (the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels).

noun

  1. A person exhibiting mania.

Etymology

From mania + -ic; Ancient Greek μανικός (manikós). Compare maniac.

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