manic
adjective/ˈmænɪk/
Frequency rank: #9,371 most common English word
Meaning
Showing wild, uncontrollable excitement or energy; relating to mania.
Example sentence
After three sleepless nights, he felt manic and could not stop talking or moving around.
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