manic

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Adjective manic has 1 sense

frenzied, manic - affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason; "a frenzied attack"; "a frenzied mob"; "the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused"- H.W.Carter; "outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity"
Antonym: tame (indirect, via wild)

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Manic

Definition:

Adjective: showing wild and frenzied behavior; exhibiting extreme enthusiasm or excitement.
Adjective: of or relating to mania or manic depression.
Noun: a person exhibiting manic behavior.
Noun: a person suffering from manic depression.

Examples:

She had a manic reaction to winning the lottery; jumping, screaming, and running around the room in excitement.
His manic obsession with collecting comic books drove him to spend all his savings on rare editions.
John was diagnosed as a manic; his mood swings and impulsive actions caused disruptions in his personal relationships.
The hospital provided support groups for manic patients, helping them cope with their debilitating condition.

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