The meaning of MANIACAL is affected with or suggestive of madness. How to use maniacal in a sentence.

A sense of humor, maniacal focus on the goal and critical self-awareness are critical ingredients for success.

MANIACAL definition: of or relating to mania or a maniac. See examples of maniacal used in a sentence.

Definition of maniacal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

maniacal, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

You can use maniacal to describe almost anything that seems wildly crazy or dangerously out of kilter. I don't even remember what the Beatles played that first time on TV.

ma•ni•ac (mā′ nē ak′), n. a raving or violently insane person; lunatic. any intemperate or overly zealous or enthusiastic person: a maniac when it comes to details. adj. maniacal.

1. Suggestive of or afflicted with extreme mental derangement: a maniacal frenzy. 2. Characterized by excessive enthusiasm or excitement: a maniacal interest in gambling. 3. …

If you describe someone's behaviour as maniacal, you mean that it is extreme, violent, or very determined, as if the person were insane.

Synonyms for MANIACAL: psychotic, insane, mad, crazy, mental, crazed, demented, psycho; Antonyms of MANIACAL: sound, sane, reasonable, rational, balanced, clear, normal, lucid