Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪniə/

Definitions of mania

noun a mental illness characterized by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity

Example Sentences

A1 She has a mania for collecting stickers.

A2 His mania for cleanliness borders on obsession.

B1 Her mania for organization helps her stay on top of her work.

B2 The mania for the latest technology drives him to always have the newest gadgets.

C1 His mania for perfectionism can sometimes hinder his ability to complete tasks.

C2 The artist's mania for creating groundbreaking art pushes the boundaries of the art world.

Examples of mania in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder with symptoms of mania.

informal She's been on a shopping mania lately, buying everything in sight.

slang I'm in a total cleaning mania today, I can't stop tidying up.

figurative The mania for the latest technology gadgets is sweeping the nation.

Grammatical Forms of mania

past tense

maniac

plural

manias

comparative

more maniac

superlative

most maniac

present tense

mania

future tense

will mania

perfect tense

have mania

continuous tense

is mania

singular

mania

positive degree

maniac

infinitive

to mania

gerund

maniating

participle

maniac

Origin and Evolution of mania

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'mania' originated from ancient Greece, where it was used to describe a state of frenzy or madness.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'mania' has evolved to also include intense enthusiasm or obsession for something.