Definition of «maniac»

A maniac is a person who is mentally ill, deranged or insane. The term can also be used to describe someone who is extremely enthusiastic about something or has an obsession with it. It can have both negative and positive connotations depending on the context in which it is used.

Usage examples

  1. The horror movie fanatic was a maniac when it came to collecting DVDs, he had over 500 titles in his collection.
  2. The professional skateboarder was a maniac on the half-pipe, executing daring flips and tricks effortlessly.
  3. She was a cleaning maniac, constantly cleaning and organizing her living space to perfection.
  4. The football team's star player was an absolute maniac on the field, scoring four goals in a single match.
  5. The marathon runner was known to be a maniac for training, running countless miles every day to improve her performance.
  6. He was a car maniac, always tinkering with his vehicles, upgrading their parts, and experimenting with engines.
  7. The fashion designer was a maniac for details, spending hours perfecting every stitch and seam in her creations.
  8. The dog owner was a maniac for exercise, taking her energetic pup on long hikes and runs every day.
  9. The video gamer was a maniac, spending hours immersed in virtual worlds, competing and completing difficult challenges.

Sentences with «maniac»

  • I have games like Maniac Mansion and Shadowgate to thank for my «Gamer's Thumb» condition that I still suffer from today. (heypoorplayer.com)
  • I loved playing games like Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island as a teenager. (blog.us.playstation.com)
  • «Back on the Beat — The Making of Maniac Cop 2» is a brand new over 45 minutes behind - the - scenes featurette on the production the film. (mediamikes.com)
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