manic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by or affected with mania; showing wild, often violent, excitement or energy: Describes a state of extreme mental and physical hyperactivity, often associated with the manic phase of bipolar disorder.
- Frenzied; wildly energetic or active: Used more generally to describe behavior, activity, or periods that are intensely and uncontrollably excited, restless, or fast-paced.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- After days of little sleep, he entered a manic state, talking rapidly and starting multiple projects at once.
- The stock market experienced a period of manic trading following the announcement.
- Her manic energy was exhausting for everyone around her.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical/Medical Context: In psychiatry, "manic" specifically describes a symptom of bipolar disorder, involving elevated mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, and often impaired judgment.
- The patient was hospitalized during a severe manic episode.
- Descriptive/Figurative Use: Used informally to describe non-clinical situations of extreme, chaotic energy or intensity.
- The office had a manic atmosphere as the deadline approached.
Variants and Related Words
- Mania (n): The condition or period characterized by manic symptoms.
- He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, experiencing cycles of depression and mania.
- Manically (adv): In a manic manner.
- She worked manically through the night to finish the report.
Synonyms
- Frenzied: Wildly excited or uncontrolled.
- Hyperactive: Abnormally or excessively active.
- Frantic: Desperate or wild with excitement, passion, fear, or pain.
Antonyms
- Depressed: In a state of general unhappiness or despondency (clinically, the opposite pole in bipolar disorder).
- Calm: Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
- Lethargic: Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Manic depression: An older term for bipolar disorder.
- The artist's manic depression greatly influenced his work.
- Manic episode: A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable mood.
- The treatment aims to prevent future manic episodes.
Adjective
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affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
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a frenzied attack
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a frenzied mob
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the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused- H.W.Carter
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outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity
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