lunatic
(no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) an insane person.
a person whose actions and manner are marked by extreme eccentricity or recklessness.
a person legally declared to be of unsound mind and who therefore is not held capable or responsible before the law: a former legal term.
(no longer in technical use; now considered offensive) insane.
characteristic or suggestive of lunacy; wildly or recklessly foolish.
Older Use. designated for or used by the insane: a lunatic asylum.
gaily or lightheartedly mad, frivolous, eccentric, etc.: She has a lunatic charm that is quite engaging.
Origin of lunatic
1Other words from lunatic
- lu·nat·i·cal·ly, adverb
- half-lu·na·tic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for lunatic
/ (ˈluːnətɪk) /
a person who is insane
Origin of lunatic
1Derived forms of lunatic
- lunatically, adverb
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