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maniacal

/məˈnaɪək(ə)l/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Exhibiting or characterized by excessive and obsessive enthusiasm or frenzied behavior.

    - "The man's maniacal laugh echoed through the empty halls."
    - "The maniacal fan cheered on his favorite team."

Rhymes
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hysterical , ritualical , criticalical , phenomenal , iconic
Variants
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maniac , maniacal , maniacally
Forms
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maniacally, maniacalness


Etymology
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From Latin maniacus, of a mania or frenzy.


Trivia
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  1. The term maniacal was first used in English in the late 15th century.

  2. Maniacal is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'fanatical'.


Related Concepts
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  1. obsession: An intense and persistent preoccupation with an idea or object.

  2. fanaticism: Extreme and often irrational enthusiasm or devotion.


Culture
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In literature, maniacal is often used to describe a character who is obsessive or fanatical about something. In art, maniacal themes can be seen in the works of artists like Edvard Munch and Hieronymus Bosch. In music, maniacal elements can be found in heavy metal and horror genres.

How to Memorize "maniacal"

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    - Visualize a person with an obsessive or fanatical behavior. Imagine their intense expressions and frenzied actions.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Maniacal is how a fanatic behaves' to remember the meaning of the word.


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