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Added 9 October 2026

manic

/ˈmænɪk/ adjective

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about manic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason.
a frenzied attack

Origin

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

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