maniacal

Example Sentences

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But unfortunately, those deeper issues dissolve in a vat of melodrama: chases, shootouts and fires along with clones, billionaires and maniacal villains spouting cartoonish dialogue.

From Washington Post

“He’s desperate and urgent and maniacal and sometimes psychotic about the will to try to win,” Spoelstra said.

From Washington Times

Plummer performance dances the line between maniacal and hysterical; she's the galactic version of the Joker with all of the chill and none of the punchlines.

From Salon

There is, however, a strange, maniacal clown character who could unsettle some kids.

From Washington Post

While it might appear to be a maniacal midstart routine, especially from a pitcher who hasn’t always channeled his emotions the most effective way, May believes his outbursts are serving a more methodical purpose now.

From Los Angeles Times