mania
Pronunciation: [ˈmeɪniə]
Word
Context: “mental health”
(noun) a strong feeling of excitement or enthusiasm about something. It's like when you really love a hobby or a sport and you can't stop talking about it.
Example
Her mania for painting led her to create beautiful art every day.
Example
His mania for collecting toys didn't help him focus on his schoolwork.
Example
What hobbies do you have that sometimes feel like a mania?
Context: “excessive enthusiasm”
(noun) an extreme enthusiasm or obsession with a particular activity or subject. Imagine someone who is super excited about a movie series and talks about it all the time.
Example
The fans showed mania for the new superhero movie, lining up for hours to see it.
Example
Not everyone shares her mania for that hidden treasure game; some think it's just a waste of time.
Example
Have you ever seen someone with such mania for a game that they play it all night?
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