mania (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪniə/
Definition
An intense, often irrational enthusiasm or obsession for a particular activity or object.
Examples
The recent fitness mania has led to a massive increase in gym memberships across the city.
She developed a sudden mania for gardening, spending every waking hour tending to her roses.
The stock market mania of the late 1990s caused many investors to lose their savings.
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