DEMENTED


Meaning of DEMENTED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dɪmentɪd ]

1.

Someone who is demented has a severe mental illness, especially Alzheimer’s disease. ( MEDICAL or OLD-FASHIONED )

ADJ

2.

If you describe someone as demented , you think that their actions are strange, foolish, or uncontrolled. ( INFORMAL )

Sid broke into demented laughter.

= crazy

ADJ [ disapproval ]

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