mania
Translation
mania, craze, obsession, frenzy
Examples
He was in a state of mania.
He was in a state of mania.
The country was gripped by a football mania.
The country was gripped by a football mania.
Grammar Patterns
a mania for ((sth.)) an obsessive enthusiasm for (sth.) She has a mania for collecting old coins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: obsession, craze, frenzy; Antonyms: apathy, calmness
Etymology
From Greek 'mania', meaning 'madness'. It refers to a state of intense excitement or madness.
Memory Tips
Remember that a 'maniac' is a person who has a 'mania' for something.