mania

• Nom désignant une excitation ou une obsession irrationnelle mais irrésistible poussant à une croyance ou à une action, ou un trouble de l'humeur caractérisé par des réactions excessives et parfois agitées.

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 (enthousiasme excessif)

   • 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.

   Synonymescompulsioncrazeenthusiasmfadfascinationfervorfixationinfatuationobsessionpassionzeal

   Antonymesapathydisinterestindifference

2. Psychiatric conditionC1formalmedical

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

   Manie (trouble psychiatrique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesmanic disorder

   Antonymesdepression