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View synonyms for maniacally

maniacally

[ muh-nahy-uh-klee ]

adverb

  1. in a way that is reminiscent of a violently insane person:

    A touch on the shoulder would likely be received differently from a smiling person than from a person who is laughing maniacally.

  2. in an overzealous or excessively enthusiastic way; fanatically:

    Far from being the maniacally focused, late-night or early-morning types, truly creative innovators and problem solvers have a rich life outside of work.

  3. in a way that is related to or typical of manic disorder:

    I can tell I'm maniacally spending if I stop and pay attention to how many purchases I have to return.



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