manic
1 antonym for manic — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adj — Showing the abnormally high energy, excitement, or agitation typical of mania.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Showing the abnormally high energy, excitement, or agitation typical of mania.
“He went on a manic cleaning spree at two in the morning.”
2. adj
Frantic, frenzied, or wildly energetic.
“The last week before the wedding was pure manic chaos.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use manic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
manic energy
manic episode
manic pace
Etymology
From mania plus the suffix -ic, echoing Greek manikos.
Full origin of manic →Frequently asked questions
What does “manic” mean?
The word “manic” means showing the abnormally high energy, excitement, or agitation typical of mania. In plain terms, wildly energetic or agitated, whether in a clinical or everyday sense.
How do you pronounce “manic”?
“Manic” is pronounced MA-nihk (/ˈmeə̯nɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “manic” in a sentence?
Here is “manic” used in a sentence: “He went on a manic cleaning spree at two in the morning.”
What part of speech is “manic”?
“Manic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “manic” come from?
The word “manic” comes from Greek. From mania plus the suffix -ic, echoing Greek manikos.
Is “manic” a common word?
“Manic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “manic” have?
“Manic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: showing the abnormally high energy, excitement, or agitation typical of mania.
