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maniacal

[muh-nahy-uh-kuhl] / məˈnaɪ ə kəl /
ADJECTIVE
insane
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The two auteurs share a flair for spinning societal critique into maniacal physical comedy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

At the other end of the pitch, Arteta’s maniacal preparation helped him weaponize the unloved art of set pieces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He also put a maniacal focus on Apple’s supply chain, owing to his prior stint as the company’s chief operating officer.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

We should only expect more maniacal threats as time goes on.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

Due to his ear and his almost maniacal sense of discipline, I always thought my father would have made an excellent musician.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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