noun
Uncommon
mania
MAY-nee-uh
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.”
noun
1
A period of abnormally high energy, excitement, or irritable mood, as seen in bipolar disorder.
"During an episode of mania he barely slept for days at a time."
2
An intense, often excessive enthusiasm or craze shared by many people.
"Ticket prices soared once World Cup mania took hold of the city."
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.
Common pairings
a manic episode
World Cup mania
in the grip of mania
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Etymology
Borrowed via Latin from Greek mania, "madness," related to the verb mainesthai, "to rage or be furious."
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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.
