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Maniac vs. Maniacal vs. Manic
maniac
Definition
an insane person
Examples
What kind of maniac would set fire to the forest?
maniacal
Definition
wildly disordered
Examples
a maniacal frenzy
manic
Definition
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
Examples
outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and creativity
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