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manic

Syllabification: (man·ic)
Pronunciation: /ˈmanik/
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Definition of manic

adjective

  • showing wild and apparently deranged excitement and energy:his manic enthusiasm a manic grin
  • frenetically busy; frantic:the pace is utterly manic
  • Psychiatry relating to or affected by mania:the manic interludes in depression

Derivatives

manically

Pronunciation: /-(ə)lē/
adverb

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