Manic

Manic

Adjective · /ˈmæn.ɪk/

Definition

Relating to or affected by mania; showing wild, frenzied, or uncontrolled behaviour; characterised by intense activity, excitement, or energy; extremely busy or hectic.

Origin

From Late Latin manicus, from mania (madness), from Greek mania. The adjective manic entered English in the 19th century, primarily in psychiatric contexts. The informal sense — a manic Monday, a manic schedule — followed the same lightening pattern as other mania-derived words. The compound manic-depressive was the standard term for bipolar disorder before the latter term was widely adopted in the late 20th century.