maniac

UK
/ˈmeɪniæk/
US
/ˈmeɪniæk/

Translations

maniacnoun
maniacs
pl
UK
/ˈmeɪniæk/
US
/ˈmeɪniæk/
maniaqueFamilier ; personne obsédée par quelque chose ou atteinte d’une manie.
He's a fitness maniac, spending hours at the gym every day.
C'est un maniaque du fitness, il passe des heures à la salle de sport chaque jour.
Additional translations
démentSurtout pour une personne au comportement violent ou incontrôlé.
Synonyms
wild person
frenzied person
maniacadjective
UK
/ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
US
/ˈmeɪ.ni.æk/
démentFamilier ; pour un comportement ou une énergie excessifs, intenses ou incontrôlés.
Her maniac energy at the concert was contagious, getting everyone on their feet.
Son énergie démente au concert était contagieuse et a fait lever tout le monde.
Additional translations
maniaqueSurtout pour une intensité excessive ou une obsession marquée.

Definitions

maniacnoun
A person exhibiting extreme symptoms of wild behavior, especially when violent and dangerous.
The maniac was apprehended by the police after causing chaos in the city center.
A person who has an excessive enthusiasm or desire for something.
He's a fitness maniac, spending hours at the gym every day.
A person affected by mania; a manic patient.
The hospital admitted several maniacs during the psychiatric emergency.
maniacadjective
Exhibiting extremely wild or violent behavior.
The maniac driver swerved through traffic at dangerous speeds.
Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement.
Her maniac energy at the concert was contagious, getting everyone on their feet.