manic

The definition of manic is someone or something that shows wild and unrestrained enthusiasm, to the point of being in a frenzied state.

(adjective)

A person jumping and dancing around with intense excitement is an example of someone who might be described as manic.

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See manic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. Psychiatry having, characterized by, or like mania
  2. Informal extremely or excessively excited, elated, etc.

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See manic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Psychiatry
Relating to, affected by, or resembling mania.

Origin:

Origin: Greek manikos, mad

Origin: , from maniā, madness; see mania

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