mania
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.ma·nia
noun \ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\Definition of MANIA
1
: excitement manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder
2
a : excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm <a mania for saving things> —often used in combination b : the object of such enthusiasm
See Examples of MANIA
- She would typically experience a period of mania and then suddenly become deeply depressed.
- The entire city has been gripped by baseball mania.
Origin of MANIA
Middle English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from mainesthai to be mad; akin to Greek menos spirit — more at mind
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to MANIA
- Synonyms
- aberration, dementia, derangement, lunacy, madness, insanity, rage [archaic]
Other Psychology Terms
ma·nia
noun \ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MANIA
: excitement of psychotic proportions manifested by mental and physical hyperactivity, disorganization of behavior, and elevation of mood; specifically : the manic phase of bipolar disorder
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