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Maniac vs. Maniacal vs. Manic

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maniac
Definition

an insane person

Examples

What kind of maniac would set fire to the forest?

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maniacal
Definition

wildly disordered

Examples

a maniacal frenzy

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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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