Definition of MANIC

manic

Plural: manics

Adjective Satellite

  • affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason; ; ; - H.W.Carter
    • "outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity"

Adj

  • Characterized by mania or craziness; wicked.
  • Suffering from mania (the state of an abnormally elevated or irritable mood, arousal, and/or energy levels).

Noun

  • A person affected by mania, characterized by extreme energy.
  • A person exhibiting mania.

Examples

  • The Words With Friends player went MANIC, playing two bingos in a row and securing victory.

Origin / Etymology

From mania + -ic; Ancient Greek μανικός (manikós). Compare maniac.

Synonyms

frenzied

Scrabble Score: 9

manic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
manic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
manic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

manic: valid Words With Friends Word