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manic

ma·nic

UK/ˈmænɪk/ US/ˈmænɪk/ fairly common

adjective

1.

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

  • “a frenzied attack”
  • “a frenzied mob”
  • “the prosecutor”
  • “- H.W.Carter;”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • manic depression
  • manic depressive
  • manic pixie dream girl

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