English Explanatory Dictionary

manic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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.
noun
  1. A member of the Manic Street Preachers

Pronunciation

/ˈmænɪk/ [ˈmænɪk] LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-manic.wav /ˈmeə̯nɪk/ [ˈmeə̯nɪk] ~ /ˈmɛə̯nɪk/ [ˈmɛə̯nɪk] /ˈmɛːnɪk/ [ˈmɛːnɪk]

Word forms

manic more manic most manic manics

Etymology

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

Derived words

antimanic hypomanic manically manic-depressant manic-depression manic depression manic-depressive manic depressive manic-depressiveness manicky manic pixie dream girl nonmanic plutomanic pseudomanic
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