maniacal
1 synonym and 1 antonym for maniacal, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Wildly frenzied or behaving like a madman.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use maniacal
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
maniacal laugh
maniacal grin
Etymology
Built from maniac plus the adjective suffix -al, ultimately from Greek maniakos.
Full origin of maniacal →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.
