Meaning
maniac, fanatic
- a person obsessed with something or overly meticulous
- a pervert or sexual predator
- a mentally disturbed person displaying mania
In a sentence
Mio fratello è un maniaco dell'ordine e pulisce sempre.
My brother is a neat freak and is always cleaning.
La polizia ha arrestato il maniaco che pedinava le donne.
The police arrested the stalker who was tailing women.
Il nostro capo è un vero maniaco della precisione.
Our boss is a real fanatic about precision.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| maniaco | masculine · singular |
| maniaci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is 'maniaci', pronounced with a soft /tʃ/ sound.
- Frequently followed by 'del/della' to describe obsessive behavior (e.g., 'maniaco del controllo').