Read full poem →Her transient bliss, her lasting woe,
Her maniac joys, that know no measure,
And Riot rude and painted Pleasure;--
Dictionary Entry
An insane person, especially one who suffers from a mania.
Origin
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Common Phrases
. maniacmagee maniacmaniac homicidalmaniac ravingmaniac sexmaniac religious
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Poetry examples for “maniac”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.
Read full poem →With the wind men.
These things have I lived," quoth the maniac,
"Possessing only eyes and ears.
Read full poem →"These things have I lived," quoth the
maniac,
"Possessing only eyes and ears.