manic

[ man-ik ]
/ ˈmæn ɪk /

adjective

pertaining to or affected by mania.

Origin of manic

First recorded in 1900–05, manic is from the Greek word manikós inclined to madness. See mania, -ic

SYNONYMS FOR manic

frenzied, agitated, frantic.

OTHER WORDS FROM manic

hy·per·man·ic, adjective sub·man·ic, adjective

Words nearby manic

mani, mani-pedi, mania, maniac, maniacal, manic, manic depression, manic disorder, manic-depressive, manic-depressive illness, manichaean

British Dictionary definitions for hypermanic

manic
/ (ˈmænɪk) /

adjective

characterizing, denoting, or affected by mania

noun

a person afflicted with mania

Word Origin for manic

C19: from Greek, from mania

Medical definitions for hypermanic

manic
[ măn′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, affected by, or resembling mania.