hypomania

American  

[hahy-puh-may-nee-uh, -mayn-yuh] / ˌhaɪ pəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn jə /

noun

Psychiatry.

1. a mania of low intensity.

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hypomania British  

/ ˌhaɪpəʊˈmeɪnɪə /

noun

1. psychiatry an abnormal condition of extreme excitement, milder than mania but characterized by great optimism and overactivity and often by reckless spending of money

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Other Word Forms

• hypomanic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of hypomania

First recorded in 1880–85; hypo- + -mania

Example Sentences

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hypomania

It was only during her final hospital admission for depression that a psychiatrist asked Jacqui if she'd ever experienced symptoms of hypomania.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Two participants with bipolar disorder who received creatine developed hypomania or mania, suggesting that creatine may affect people differently depending on their underlying condition.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026

Bipolar II lowered the threshold for diagnosis from mania to hypomania, a boost in mood but a milder one.

From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2024

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, the alliance suggests you talk with your healthcare provider to find out whether you may be experiencing hypomania.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2023

Embryo is talking about symptoms and hypomania and psychotic episodes when the bell rings.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven