LUNACY


Meaning of LUNACY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lu:nəsi ]

1.

If you describe someone’s behaviour as lunacy , you mean that it seems very strange or foolish.

...the lunacy of the tax system...

It remains lunacy to produce yet more coal to add to power stations’ stockpiles.

N-UNCOUNT [ disapproval ]

2.

Lunacy is severe mental illness. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

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