Lizzy Caplan

Everybody hangs out with everybody, which is very strange for a cast this large and this young. We're all cool and down to earth and not caught up in this maniacal business at all... . Everybody really, really likes everybody else.

American Actress

John Forbes Nash, Jr.

I would not dare to say that there is a direct relation between mathematics and madness, but there is no doubt that great mathematicians suffer from maniacal characteristics, delirium, and symptoms of schizophrenia.

American Mathematician

John Lennon

Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives. I think we're being run by maniacs for maniacal ends and I think I'm liable to be put away as insane for expressing that. That's what's insane about it.

English Musician

Jacob Batalon

I was blown away watching Michael Keaton act because he was such a maniacal, evil person on set. He takes on a totally different life, and it was so amazing to watch him work.

Filipino Actor

Oliver Stark

I like to think I'm not so devious and maniacal. So it's fun to step into that world and put those shoes on and play that character out.

British Actor

Cate Blanchett

I think that's what I love about my life. There's no maniacal master plan. It's just unfolding before me.

Australian Actress

Mina Kimes

Just once I'd love to profile a quarterback who's not a maniacal competitor, but is really good anyways.

Andy Jassy

You have got to be maniacal and relentless - relentless and tenacious about getting to the truth.

American Businessman

Ed Belfour

I've learned not to be as maniacal as I used to be.

Canadian Athlete

Martha Stewart

Entertainer

Use 'maniacal' to describe extreme excitement that seems almost crazy or out of control.

Mad Excitement

'Maniacal' often carries a negative connotation, likening someone's behavior to that of a 'maniac'.

Negative Connotation

Sometimes 'maniacal' is used figuratively, not implying actual madness but rather intense behavior.

Not Always Literal

Use 'maniacal' when describing someone's behavior that's excessively focused on one thing.

Obsessive Behavior

'Maniacal' highlights a level of enthusiasm beyond normal, reaching the point of an obsession.

Extreme Enthusiasm

In popular culture, 'maniacal' may be used to exaggerate a trait for humor or emphasis.

Cultural Hyperbole

In legal contexts, 'maniacal' describes behavior that is legally insane or uncontrollably dangerous.

Legal Madness

'Maniacal' is used in literature and media to invoke fear or illustrate intense, scary situations.

Dark Imagery

The use of 'maniacal' can vary by context and may not always imply physical danger.

Unique Usage

 that huge north face, trying to get down. Finally, we walked down to camp one and we had a little stash of food and we had all this extra fuel. And we got totally like, crazy like, maniacal and we're like, burning everything that was in our packs. Which was sort of funny.

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Maniacal

Mad Excitement

Negative Connotation

Not Always Literal

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