Mania: meaning, definitions and examples

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mania

 

[ หˆmeษช.ni.ษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mental health

A mental illness characterized by an intense and persistent enthusiasm, interest, or desire for something.

Synonyms

fervor, obsession, passion

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with mania after displaying symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity.
  • His mania for collecting vintage cars knows no bounds.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

Excessive enthusiasm or desire for something.

Synonyms

enthusiasm, infatuation, zeal

Examples of usage

  • His mania for chocolate is well-known among his friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "mania" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mania

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคจเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Manie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gila

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mania

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒ‹ใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกnie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรกnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚็ƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mani

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,083, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.