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manic
Relating to or characterized by mania. In psychiatry, the word describes a state of unusually elevated or irritable mood, increased drive, and a reduced need for sleep.
Während der manischen Phase schlief sie kaum und begann viele neue Projekte.
During the manic phase, she barely slept and started many new projects.
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Characterized by an excessive, compulsive enthusiasm for or preoccupation with something.
Er verfolgt seine Fitnessziele mit manischem Eifer.
He pursues his fitness goals with manic zeal.
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In its psychiatric meaning, „manisch“ (manic) often appears with terms such as „Phase“ (phase), „Episode“ (episode), „Symptome“ (symptoms), or „Zustand“ (state). Context involving sleep, mood, drive, and treatment usually indicates that the medical meaning is intended.
Die Ärztin dokumentierte mehrere manische Symptome.
The doctor documented several manic symptoms.
Sein Verhalten deutete auf einen manischen Zustand hin.
His behavior suggested a manic state.
Typical fixed expressions in psychiatric terminology include „eine manische Phase“ (a manic phase), „eine manische Episode“ (a manic episode), and „manische Symptome“ (manic symptoms). The adjective describes a state that can be identified by its duration or medical characteristics.
Nach der manischen Phase folgte eine längere depressive Zeit.
A longer depressive period followed the manic phase.
Die Therapie soll weitere manische Episoden verhindern.
The treatment is intended to prevent further manic episodes.
In its figurative meaning, „manisch“ (manic) often comes before words such as „Eifer“ (zeal), „Begeisterung“ (enthusiasm), or „Energie“ (energy). It then describes an excessive preoccupation with a subject and does not automatically imply a psychiatric diagnosis.
Sie renovierte die ganze Wohnung mit manischem Eifer.
She renovated the entire apartment with manic zeal.
Er sammelte alte Schallplatten mit manischer Begeisterung.
He collected old records with manic enthusiasm.
