Meaning of the word lunatic in English
What does lunatic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
lunatic
US /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/
UK /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/
Noun
a person who is mad or behaves in a wild or foolish way
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He drives like a lunatic.
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Only a lunatic would try to climb that mountain in winter.
Adjective
wildly foolish or extravagant
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That was a lunatic idea to jump off the bridge.
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The plan seemed completely lunatic at first.