Maniacally: meaning, definitions and examples

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maniacally

 

[ məˈnɪəkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavior description

Maniacally is an adverb that describes actions done in a frantic or excessively enthusiastic manner. It often implies a lack of restraint or control, suggesting that the actions are driven by intense emotion or obsession. The term is frequently used to depict behaviors that are wildly energetic or frenzied. In some contexts, it might reflect a sense of madness or instability, particularly when the enthusiasm is disproportionate to the situation.

Synonyms

frenziedly, irrationally, wildly

Examples of usage

  • She laughed maniacally at her own jokes.
  • He worked maniacally to meet the deadline.
  • The dog chased the ball maniacally around the yard.

Translations

Translations of the word "maniacally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maníaco

🇮🇳 पागलपन से

🇩🇪 manisch

🇮🇩 manik

🇺🇦 маниакально

🇵🇱 maniakalnie

🇯🇵 狂ったように

🇫🇷 maniacal

🇪🇸 maníacamente

🇹🇷 manikçe

🇰🇷 광적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل جنوني

🇨🇿 maniakálně

🇸🇰 maniakálne

🇨🇳 狂热地

🇸🇮 manično

🇮🇸 maníu

🇰🇿 маниялық

🇬🇪 მანიაკურად

🇦🇿 maniacal

🇲🇽 maníacamente

Etymology

The word 'maniacally' is derived from the root 'maniac', which comes from the Greek word 'maniakos', meaning 'insane' or 'mad'. 'Maniac' has its origins in the Greek word 'mania', signifying madness or frenzy. The transition into English occurred in the 14th century, initially describing a person affected by mania. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just a state of mind but also the intense actions associated with it. The adverbial form, 'maniacally', emerged later to describe actions characterized by this extreme state, adding a dynamic aspect to the way behaviors related to mania are expressed in language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,546, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.