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mania

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/

KK: /ˈmeɪniə/

noun
Definition

An extreme enthusiasm or obsession for something, often leading to excessive behavior or excitement.


Example

The new video game created a mania among teenagers, with everyone wanting to play it.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen the new movie about the mania of social media influencers?
Sloth B
Yeah, it really captures how intense everything can get online.
Sloth A
I didn't realize how much mania they experience just to stay relevant.
Sloth B
It's pretty wild; it makes you think about the pressure they face every day.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frenzy
obsession
craze
Antonyms
calm
apathy
indifference
Root Explanation

Mania → It originates from the Greek word "mania" (μανία), meaning madness or frenzy. The term describes an intense enthusiasm or obsession, often to the point of irrationality.

Memory Tip

Imagine someone experiencing a 'frenzy' or 'madness' — that's what mania means, reflecting an intense and overwhelming enthusiasm.

Visually Confused Words
amania
mana
maia
mikania
melania
mahonia
amanita
tania
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