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maniacal

/məˈneɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does maniacal mean?

adjective

Having or showing a very strong and uncontrolled enthusiasm or excitement, often in a way that is considered strange or frightening.

Example

"The maniacal laughter echoed through the abandoned asylum."

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