Manic or Maniac?

Manic, an adjective, is a clinical term having to do with a psychological affliction.

Maniac, a noun, is a crazy person. The adjective form is maniacal, with the accent on the second syllable.

Examples: He takes lithium for manic depression.

She started acting like a maniac when she heard the news.


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