Meaning & Definition of word "Insane"
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Insane
/ɪnˈseɪn/
adjective:
- 1. In a state of mental illness or madness.
- Example: The patient was deemed insane after a thorough psychological evaluation.
- 2. Extremely foolish or irrational; wild.
- Example: It was insane to think that he could jump off the roof and land safely.
- 3. Incredibly exciting or extreme; extraordinary.
- Example: The crowd went insane when the band started playing their hit song.
Etymology
Middle English: from Latin 'insana', from 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'sana' meaning 'healthy'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
insane in the membrane:
Crazy or mentally unstable.
insane asylum:
A place where mentally ill individuals are housed.
driving me insane:
Causing someone to feel extremely frustrated or anxious.
Related Words
insanity:
The state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.
sane:
Of sound mind; rational.
demented:
Driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement.
Slang Meanings of insane
Meaning: Wild or extreme.
Example Sentence: That party was insane!
Meaning: Unbelievable or extraordinary.
Example Sentence: The concert was insane; I've never seen anything like it!