Manic

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪk/

Manic (adj)

  1. Feeling very excited, energetic, or enthusiastic, often in a way that is hard to control.
  2. Describing a state of extreme excitement or agitation, often linked to mental health conditions.

Examples

  • He felt manic and couldn’t calm down after the good news.
  • The team was manic before the match, shouting and running around.

Common collocations: manic energy, manic laughter, manic episode, manic behavior

Manic (adjective)

Examples

  • The crowd was manic with excitement during the concert.
  • The patient showed manic symptoms during the evaluation.

Synonyms of Manic

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Antonyms of Manic

  • Opposite of manic excitement; describes tranquility.
  • Opposite of manic; describes a serious or restrained state.