Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maniaco
noun
/məˈniː.æk/
Definition
A maniac; a person exhibiting extreme enthusiasm or excessive behavior.
Examples
- He was a maniaco when it came to collecting rare stamps.
- Some critics described the artist as a maniaco due to his fervent dedication to his work.
- She could be called a food maniaco since she tries every new restaurant in town.
Meaning
In common usage, it refers to someone who shows madness or excessive enthusiasm for a specific activity or interest.
Synonyms
- enthusiast
- fanatic
- freak
- addict
- zealot