Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

maniac

[mey-nee-ak] / ˈmeɪ niˌæk /


ADJECTIVE
insane, mad
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Walking and typing is dangerous, but walking and talking like a maniac into my own recorder is merely antisocial.

From Slate • May 24, 2026

“Every time the case is recalled in the papers,” she would say, “I seem to hear from every maniac in the country.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2025

“And I’m not some crazed maniac set out to destroy this nation.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

But there is one name that eagle-eyed observers who have closely followed this story will note is missing: Mike Lindell, the comically self-important maniac who founded the second-rate linens company MyPillow.

From Salon • Aug. 21, 2023

She had no intention of sharing her money or her life with that self-absorbed maniac.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar




Vocabulary lists containing maniac


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "maniac" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com