maniac
noun
a raving or violently insane person; lunatic.
maniacs
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pluralof maniac.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As an ordinary man thrust into a world of monsters and maniacs, Neill is inherently playing with ideas about art and celebrity that reflect his own career.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Along with driving like maniacs, F1 is much about branding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 25, 2026
When you see people driving like maniacs, it’s generally not folks in my age group on their way to bridge, or golf, or to pick up the grandkids from school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2024
"No visits are allowed there. This means more than a year without a visit. Even maniacs and serial killers serving life sentences have the right to receive a visit, but I don’t."
From Reuters ● Feb. 1, 2023
Then it’s all raining down on us as we embrace one another and dance like maniacs.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
