Demented
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Demented is an adjective meaning Insane; mentally ill.
Meaning
Insane; mentally ill.
More Meanings
- Having dementia.
- (informal) Crazy; ridiculous.
- simple past and past participle of dement
Example Sentences
a demented idea
One of these new recruits is Jagger Froid, a demented alien from the Black Hole Galaxy, who dishes out punishment with a laser-sharp tongue.
In the past week, he [Donald Trump] attacked the “truly sick and demented people” in the news media, […], not even counting the “deranged scumbags” in Iran.
Literally nothing happens, apart from Donaldson counting to 100,000. In this sense, it is nothing like his later videos, defined as they are by a near-demented commitment to maximum viewer-stimulation.
Synonyms for demented
Depending on context, synonyms include sick, mad, unhinged, disturbed, insane, crazy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crazy, mad, insane, unhinged, brainsick, sick.
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