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manic
manic
adjective man·ic \ˈma-nik\
: having or relating to a mental illness that causes someone to become very excited or emotional
: very excited, energetic, or emotional
Full Definition of MANIC
: affected with, relating to, characterized by, or resulting from mania
— manic noun
— man·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Examples of MANIC
- a manic sense of humor
First Known Use of MANIC
circa 1824
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