Manically: meaning, definitions and examples

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manically

 

[ หˆmษ›nษชkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behavioral description

In a manically manner indicates an extreme state of excitement or behavior that is overly energetic and often irrational. It is often associated with mental health conditions, particularly bipolar disorder, where an individual may exhibit heightened energy and euphoria.

Synonyms

frantically, uncontrollably, wildly

Examples of usage

  • She worked manically to finish her project before the deadline.
  • He laughed manically at the joke, drawing curious glances.
  • During the party, she danced manically, captivating everyone's attention.
  • The dog ran manically around the yard, excited to play.

Translations

Translations of the word "manically" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manicamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅˆเคจเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช manisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara manik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะฝั–ะฐะบะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ manicznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹‚ใฃใŸใ‚ˆใ†ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท maniquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ manรญacamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท manik bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุฌู†ูˆู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manicky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ manicky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚็ƒญๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maniฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mannlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะฝะธะบะฐะปั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ manik ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ manรญacamente

Etymology

The term 'manic' originates from the Greek word 'manikos', meaning 'mad' or 'insane'. It first appeared in English in the late 19th century, evolving from medical terminology used to describe manic episodes in bipolar disorder. The adverbial form 'manically' emerged as a way to express actions performed with the intensity characteristic of a manic state. This word is utilized in clinical psychology to describe behaviors associated with an elevated mood or energy phase, often disrupting normal functioning. Its usage has broadened in contemporary language to describe any overly energetic or frenzied activity, not strictly limited to mental health contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,408, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.