Meaning & Definition of word "Mania"
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Mania
/ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
noun:
- 1. An excessive enthusiasm or desire; an obsession.
- Example: The sudden mania for retro fashion took the city by storm.
- 2. A mental disorder characterized by excessive excitement and hyperactivity.
- Example: During the manic phase of his bipolar disorder, he experienced intense euphoria and mania.
- 3. A violent obsession or frenzy.
- Example: The fans' mania for the band led to chaotic scenes outside the concert venue.
Etymology
From the Greek 'mania' meaning 'madness, frenzy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
shopping mania:
An excessive excitement for shopping, often resulting in overspending.
mania for something:
An intense enthusiasm or obsession with a particular activity or thing.
mania-inducing:
Something that incites excessive excitement or enthusiasm.
Related Words
manic:
Relating to or characterized by mania.
hypomania:
A milder form of mania.
Slang Meanings of mania
Meaning: Obsessive excitement about a trend.
Example Sentence: There's a TikTok mania where everyone is trying the latest dance.
Meaning: A situation where people are overly enthusiastic.
Example Sentence: The concert created a mania among fans.