Mania: meaning, definitions and examples
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mania
[ หmeษช.ni.ษ ]
mental health
A mental illness characterized by an intense and persistent enthusiasm, interest, or desire for something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was diagnosed with mania after displaying symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity.
- His mania for collecting vintage cars knows no bounds.
psychology
An abnormally elevated mood state.
Synonyms
elation, euphoria, exhilaration
Examples of usage
- During his manic episode, he felt invincible and had an inflated sense of self-importance.
informal
Excessive enthusiasm or desire for something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- His mania for chocolate is well-known among his friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "mania" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mania
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคจเค
๐ฉ๐ช Manie
๐ฎ๐ฉ gila
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะฐะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ mania
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใข
๐ซ๐ท manie
๐ช๐ธ manรญa
๐น๐ท mani
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ด๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุณ
๐จ๐ฟ mรกnie
๐ธ๐ฐ mรกnia
๐จ๐ณ ็็ญ
๐ธ๐ฎ manija
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mani
๐ฒ๐ฝ manรญa
Etymology
The word 'mania' originates from the Greek word 'manรญa', meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy'. In ancient Greek mythology, mania was associated with the madness of the god Dionysus. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to intense enthusiasm or mental health disorders.
See also: everyman, man, manacle, manage, manipulate, mankind, manliness, manly, manner, manor, mantra, manual, manure.