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manically

manically

2 7.2
With very high energy and little control
  • adverb
  • /ˈmænɪkli/
translation icon : maníacamente
  • She worked manically to finish the project before the deadline.
  • manically depressed

I can picture myself manically laughing in my bed to that.

Examples

  • The dog chased its tail manically, creating a whirlwind of energy in the living room.

  • He spoke manically about his new invention, filled with excitement and enthusiasm.

  • I can picture myself manically laughing in my bed to that.

  • Well, yeah, I actually just like manically booked my flight for that weekend on like Wednesday.

  • This morning, I woke up, put on some music, and began to clean manically.

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  • I got in my car and drove blindly, manically, toward her apartment.

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  • This week we're manically busy and absolutely loving it as we continue to make some noise about our new land grabs campaign.

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  • Jim smiles manically as the Nuremberg sounds of the crowd drown them out.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • On his bullying visits to the gum-booted old chiefs out there, he would drive a red Maserati manically down the dirt tracks.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The scientist has glasses, bad hair, and is first seen in a lecture room manically scrawling a huge equation at least three lines deep on a huge blackboard.

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Synonyms

feverishly
vsmanically
13 5.1

In a way that shows very fast, nervous energy because of strong excitement or worry

is frenzied too but less tied to sickness imagery
maniacally
vsmanically
8 7.9

In a very wild and excited way without control

is the same intense frenzy but differs only in spelling form
energetically
vsmanically
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is more frenzied and less neutral than mere energy
deliriously
vsmanically
5 6.3

With extreme joy and excitement that feels wild

is more manic and less purely joyful or euphoric
frenetically
vsmanically
1 7.0

Very quickly and in a worried or excited way

leans more toward general frenzied excitement rather than hurry alone
exuberantly
vsmanically
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is harsher and more frenzied than simply energetic
effusively
vsmanically
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is more chaotic and less simply openly emotional
riotously
vsmanically
1 7.5

In a loud, wild, and very lively way

is similarly wild but focuses more on inner frenzy than noise
like a man possessed
vsmanically
  • Informal
1 7.6

Act with very strong, urgent energy and full focus

is similar but more generally chaotic, not driven by possession
euphorically
vsmanically
1 6.0

In a way that shows very strong happiness and excitement

is wilder and more frenzied rather than purely joyful
ebulliently
vsmanically
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is more extreme and less simply exuberant
overenthusiastically
vsmanically
1 7.2

In a way that shows too much excitement or eagerness

is more frenzied and less only overenthusiastic
overzealously
vsmanically
1 7.5

In a way that is too eager and causes problems

is more chaotic and less focused on mere eagerness
frenziedly
vsmanically
7.5

In a wild, panicked way

is similarly frenzied but less violently agitated
ravingly
vsmanically
  • Informal
9.7

In a very excited and wild way

focuses on high energy rather than the irrational enthusiasm aspect
demoniacally
vsmanically
  • Archaic
9.8

In a wild, frenzied way as if possessed by an evil spirit

is frenzied too but without supernatural or violent implication
hyperactively
vsmanically
5.5

In a way that shows too much energy and moves a lot

is more about short intense frenzy rather than ongoing restlessness
hectically
vsmanically
5.5

Doing many things quickly because there is little time

is more extreme and less about mere busyness or pressure
tempestuously
vsmanically
8.1

In a strong, emotional, and wild way

is more about chaotic energy than emotional turbulence
psychotically
vsmanically
  • Informal
8.9

In a way that is extremely intense and unreasonable

is frenzied too but not necessarily angry or furious
ragingly
vsmanically
7.0

In a very strong, angry, or violent way

is frenzied too but not always furious or angry

Antonyms

110 1.0

In a calm, steady way without showing anger or nervousness

How Energetic

manically
2 7.2
frantically
59 4.4
steadily
129 2.1
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

manically positive

Morphology

manically = manic (transparent) = manic + ally

Formed regularly from the adjective 'manic' with the adverbial suffix '-ally', so the manner meaning is directly predictable.

Etymology

The adverb manically comes from the word mania, which means 'madness' or very strong excitement, and it shares the same root as maniac, a person who acts wildly. So, to do something manically is to do it in a very wild, over-excited way.