: affected with, relating to, characterized by, or resulting from mania
had a manic personality
his manic work pace
manic
noun
Examples of manic in a Sentence
a manic sense of humor
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The two South American sides served up a great game in front of a manic crowd which, as well as locals, contained thousands of Argentinians who had been brought over on boats just for the occasion.
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The result feels serene rather than manic.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
But Blanche used the intervening weeks to engage in what has looked like a manic spree of auditioning for the top job.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.
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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The result feels serene rather than manic.
—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
But Blanche used the intervening weeks to engage in what has looked like a manic spree of auditioning for the top job.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Brunson is at his best when everything is at its worst, blessed with belief that seems at times desperate and determination that can feel almost manic.
—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Manic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/manic. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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