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maniacal

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Adj — Wildly frenzied or behaving like a madman.

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maniacal laugh maniacal grin

Etymology

Built from maniac plus the adjective suffix -al, ultimately from Greek maniakos.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “maniacal” mean?

The word “maniacal” means wildly frenzied or behaving like a madman. In plain terms, behaving in a wild, frenzied, crazy way.

How do you pronounce “maniacal”?

“Maniacal” is pronounced muh-NEYE-uhkl (/məˈnaɪək(ə)l/ in IPA).

How do you use “maniacal” in a sentence?

Here is “maniacal” used in a sentence: “The villain let out a maniacal laugh before slamming the door.”

What part of speech is “maniacal”?

“Maniacal” is an adjective.

Where does the word “maniacal” come from?

The word “maniacal” comes from Greek. Built from maniac plus the adjective suffix -al, ultimately from Greek maniakos.

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