Definitions
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
Word origin
Borrowed from Latin mania, from Ancient Greek μανία (manía, “madness”).
Used in a sentence
“One of the manias of the present day, which especially excites my spleen, is the locomotive rage which seems to possess all ranks—that necessity of going out of town in the summer...”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Frenzied enthusiasm”5 letters
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