Meaning & Definition of word "Demented"
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Demented
/dɪˈmɛntɪd/
adjective:
- 1. Driven to behave irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement; mentally ill.
- Example: His demented behavior during the crisis alarmed everyone in the room.
- 2. Suffering from dementia; exhibiting symptoms of severe mental decline.
- Example: The demented patient struggled to remember the names of his own family members.
- 3. Extremely foolish or irrational.
- Example: The demented scheme to rob a bank with nothing but a toy gun was quickly abandoned.
Etymology
From Latin 'dementatus', from 'de-' meaning 'from' + 'ment-' meaning 'mind'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
demented thinking:
Thought processes that are irrational or disturbed.
demented behavior:
Actions that are wildly erratic or uncontrolled.
Related Words
dementia:
A chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury.
madness:
The state of being mentally ill, especially severely.
Slang Meanings of demented
Meaning: Out of one's mind.
Example Sentence: When he tried to dance on the table, everyone thought he was demented.
Meaning: Acting wildly or irresponsibly.
Example Sentence: She went full demented at the party, tackling everyone!