Meaning & Definition of Demented in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Mentally ill; insane.

  Example Sentence: He was demented after years of solitary confinement.

• Definition: Showing a decline in mental faculties, often due to disease.

  Example Sentence: The doctor diagnosed her as demented because she could not remember recent events.

• Definition: Characterized by wild or violent behavior.

  Example Sentence: The demented screams echoed through the empty hall.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'dementatus', from 'de-' meaning 'from' + 'ment-' meaning 'mind'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• demented thinking: Thought processes that are irrational or disturbed.
• demented behavior: Actions that are wildly erratic or uncontrolled.

Translations

• Spanish: demente

• French: dément

• German: dement

• Russian: сумасшедший

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!