Synonyms for

Mania

Verb / ˈmeɪni:ʌ / Another word for mania — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Mania is a strong enthusiasm or excitement for something, often to an extreme degree.

Synonyms & similar words

passion cacoethes manicdisorder obsession frenzy passion craze mania enthusiasm mania furor mania rage mania delirium mania mania mania mania mania mania mania mania

Synonyms by register

Formal

delirium frenzy excitement obsession

Informal

craze kick thing bug

Literary

ecstasy fever ravishment

Antonyms

calmness apathy tranquility serenity lethargy indifference placidness

Common collocations

  • manic depression
  • bipolar mania
  • manic episode
  • mania for collecting
  • frenzied mania
  • sheer mania
  • a touch of mania

Word family

noun mania
adjective manic
adverb manically

Usage note

Mania refers to an extreme enthusiasm or excitement, often to an irrational degree. It is also a clinical term for a mood state characterized by elevated energy and activity.

Example sentences

  1. He had a mania for cleanliness and would clean his room every day.
  2. She had a mania for collecting seashells and had jars of them all over her house.
  3. His mania for exercise led him to run 10 miles every day.
  4. The mania for the new iPhone led to long lines outside the store.
  5. Her mania for fashion made her spend all her money on designer clothes.

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