LUNATIC


Meaning of LUNATIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ lu:nətɪk ]

( lunatics)

1.

If you describe someone as a lunatic , you think they behave in a dangerous, stupid, or annoying way. ( INFORMAL )

Her son thinks she’s an absolute raving lunatic.

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

2.

If you describe someone’s behaviour or ideas as lunatic , you think they are very foolish and possibly dangerous.

...the operation of the market taken to lunatic extremes.

...a country spurned until now by all except the more lunatic of journalists and adventurers.

= mad, insane

ADJ [ disapproval ]

3.

If you describe a place or situation as lunatic , you mean that it is confused and seems out of control.

He pleads for sanity in a lunatic world.

ADJ : ADJ n

4.

People who were mentally ill used to be called lunatics . ( OLD-FASHIONED )

N-COUNT

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