Manic

Pronunciation: /ˈmænɪk/

Definitions of manic

adjective showing wild and apparently deranged excitement and energy

Example Sentences

A1 The manic puppy ran around the yard in circles.

A2 She had a manic shopping spree and bought way too many clothes.

B1 The manic pace of the city was overwhelming for the small town visitor.

B2 His manic energy could be exhausting for those around him.

C1 The manic behavior of the crowd at the concert was both thrilling and chaotic.

C2 The artist's manic creativity led to a burst of new and innovative work.

Examples of manic in a Sentence

formal The patient exhibited symptoms of manic behavior, including rapid speech and excessive energy.

informal She's been in a manic state all day, talking a mile a minute and bouncing off the walls.

slang I was feeling a bit manic last night, couldn't sit still for a second.

figurative The manic pace of the city can be overwhelming for some people.

Grammatical Forms of manic

• past tense: manicked
• plural: manics
• comparative: more manic
• superlative: most manic
• present tense: manic
• future tense: will be manic
• perfect tense: have manic
• continuous tense: am being manic
• singular: manic
• positive degree: manic
• infinitive: to manic
• gerund: manicking
• participle: manicked

Origin and Evolution of manic

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'manic' originated from the Latin word 'manicus' which means 'pertaining to madness or frenzy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'manic' has come to be associated with a psychological disorder known as mania, characterized by excessive excitement, euphoria, or irritability.