maniac Meaning & Definition
/ˈmeɪ.niˌæk/
What Does Maniac Mean?
Maniac is a noun that means An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania. It can also mean A fanatic, a person with an obsession.
Maniac at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈmeɪ.niˌæk/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | maniacal, lunatic and madman |
| Plural | maniacs |
Maniac Definition (Noun)
- An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
She was driving like a maniac.
- A fanatic, a person with an obsession.
He's a manga maniac.
- Ellipsis of sex maniac.
Synonyms of Maniac
Maniac synonyms and antonyms →Maniac in a Sentence
She was driving like a maniac.
He's a manga maniac.
Word Forms & Grammar
maniac (plural maniacs)
Words That Rhyme With Maniac
Origin of Maniac
From mania + -ac. Borrowed from French maniaque, from Late Latin maniacus, from Ancient Greek μανιακός (maniakós), adjectival form of μανία (manía, “madness”). Compare manic.
How to Pronounce Maniac
The standard pronunciation of maniac is /ˈmeɪ.niˌæk/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (meɪ).
Common Questions About Maniac
What part of speech is maniac?
Maniac is a noun.
What is another word for maniac?
You can replace maniac with words such as maniacal, lunatic and madman. See the full list of maniac synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of maniac?
The plural of maniac is maniacs.