adv
maniacally
muh-NEYE-uhk-lee
Maniacally (adv) means In a wild, frenzied, or crazed manner. Example: “He grinned maniacally as the machine roared to life.”
adv
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In a wild, frenzied, or crazed manner.
"He grinned maniacally as the machine roared to life."
How to use maniacally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something in a crazed, frenzied way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more maniacally
- Superlative
- most maniacally
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Etymology
Formed from maniacal plus the adverb suffix -ly.
Rhymes for maniacally
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What does “maniacally” mean?
The word “maniacally” means in a wild, frenzied, or crazed manner. In plain terms, doing something in a crazed, frenzied way.
How do you pronounce “maniacally”?
“Maniacally” is pronounced muh-NEYE-uhk-lee (/məˈnaɪəkli/ in IPA).
How do you use “maniacally” in a sentence?
Here is “maniacally” used in a sentence: “He grinned maniacally as the machine roared to life.”
What part of speech is “maniacally”?
“Maniacally” is an adverb.
