Mania (Noun)
Meaning 1
An irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
Classification
Nouns denoting goals.
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Meaning 2
A mood disorder; an affective disorder in which the victim tends to respond excessively and sometimes violently.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Her years of untreated bipolar disorder led to frequent episodes of mania that would leave her exhausted and financially drained.
- During a manic episode, Sarah's husband found her speaking incoherently and wildly gesticulating to a group of startled onlookers.
- His latest mania involved a fervent dedication to online shopping, and he was often surprised to find a doorstep full of mysterious packages.
- Experts speculate that his untreated mania was exacerbated by his constant partying and cocaine use, which may have accelerated his mental health decline.
- It wasn't until he suffered a series of costly fiascos that James's friends realized his charismatic highs were part of a broader pattern of mania that demanded attention.