hypomania
[ hahy-puh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə /
noun Psychiatry.
a mania of low intensity.
OTHER WORDS FROM hypomania
hy·po·man·ic [hahy-puh-man-ik] /ˌhaɪ pəˈmæn ɪk/, adjective, nounWords nearby hypomania
Example sentences from the Web for hypomania
But Carey may have been occasionally hampered by an irritability that is also common among those with hypomania.
In Months Before Wild Capitol Scene, Miriam Carey Battled Psychosis |Michael Daly |October 5, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for hypomania
hypomania
/ (ˌhaɪpəʊˈmeɪnɪə) /
noun
psychiatry
an abnormal condition of extreme excitement, milder than mania but characterized by great optimism and overactivity and often by reckless spending of money
Derived forms of hypomania
hypomanic (ˌhaɪpəʊˈmænɪk), adjectiveMedical definitions for hypomania
hypomania
[ hī′pə-mā′nē-ə, -mān′yə ]
n.
A mild, nonpsychotic form of mania, characterized by increased levels of energy, physical activity, and talkativeness.