Meaning of the word mania in English
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mania
US /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
UK /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/
Noun
1.
mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
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She was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which includes episodes of mania.
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During his mania, he felt invincible and made impulsive decisions.
2.
an obsessive enthusiasm for something.
Example:
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He has a mania for collecting rare stamps.
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The city was gripped by a shopping mania during the holiday season.
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