mania
Mania (noun) means a period of abnormally high energy, excitement, or irritable mood, as seen in bipolar disorder. Example: “During an episode of mania he barely slept for days at a time.”
How to use mania
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a clinical state of extreme high energy and mood, or, more loosely, a widespread craze or obsession.
Word forms
manias plural
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
During an episode of _____ he barely slept for days at a time.
Etymology
Borrowed via Latin from Greek mania, "madness," related to the verb mainesthai, "to rage or be furious."
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for mania
See all rhymes for mania →Frequently asked questions
What does “mania” mean?
The word “mania” means a period of abnormally high energy, excitement, or irritable mood, as seen in bipolar disorder. In plain terms, either a clinical state of extreme high energy and mood, or, more loosely, a widespread craze or obsession.
How do you pronounce “mania”?
“Mania” is pronounced MAY-nee-uh (/ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mania” in a sentence?
Here is “mania” used in a sentence: “During an episode of mania he barely slept for days at a time.”
What part of speech is “mania”?
“Mania” is a noun.
Where does the word “mania” come from?
The word “mania” comes from Latin. Borrowed via Latin from Greek mania, "madness," related to the verb mainesthai, "to rage or be furious.".
Is “mania” a common word?
“Mania” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “mania” have?
“Mania” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a period of abnormally high energy, excitement, or irritable mood, as seen in bipolar disorder.