manic
UK: ˈmænɪk | US: ˈmænɪk
adj. relating to or affected by mania; excessively excited or energetic
adj. (informal) wildly frenzied or hyperactive
The word "manic" originates from the Greek manikos (μανικός), derived from mania (μανία), meaning "madness" or "frenzy." The suffix -ic (from Greek -ikos) forms adjectives, indicating "pertaining to." Historically, "mania" described extreme emotional states, often linked to mental illness. Over time, "manic" evolved to describe both clinical hyperactivity (e.g., bipolar disorder) and colloquial hyperactivity. The morpheme man- preserves its core idea of intense, uncontrolled energy.
After drinking three coffees, she felt almost manic with energy.
His manic laughter unsettled everyone in the room.
The artist worked in a manic burst of creativity.
The film’s manic pacing left audiences exhausted.
During the manic phase of bipolar disorder, patients may sleep very little.