mania

• Substantiv, das einen irrationalen, aber unwiderstehlichen Antrieb zu einer Überzeugung oder Handlung bezeichnet oder eine affektive Störung mit übertriebenen und teils heftigen Reaktionen.

A noun referring to an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action, or a mood disorder characterized by excessive and sometimes violent responses.

1. Intense enthusiasm or obsessionB2formal

   An irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action; an excessive or unreasonable enthusiasm for something.

   Manie

   • He has a mania for collecting vintage stamps.
   • The city was gripped by a mania for the new pop band.
   • Her mania for cleanliness made her clean the house three times a day.

   Synonymecompulsioncrazeenthusiasmfadfascinationfervorfixationinfatuationobsessionpassionzeal

   Antonymeapathydisinterestindifference

2. Psychiatric conditionC1formalmedical

   A mood disorder characterized by an elevated, expansive, or irritable mood, often with excessive energy and activity.

   Manie

   • The patient was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after experiencing a severe episode of mania.
   • During his mania, he would talk rapidly and make impulsive decisions.
   • Mania can sometimes lead to risky behavior if not treated properly.

   Synonymemanic disorder

   Antonymedepression