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certifiably

[sur-tuh-fahy-uhb-lee]

adverb

  1. in a way that meets official or certifiable standards.

  2. Informal.,  in a way or to a degree that suggests insanity or irrationality.



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In becoming the first team in 25 years to win consecutive championships, in winning their third title in six seasons, the Dodgers are now certifiably a dynasty.

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As a certifiably hangry type, I know that my outlook on life gets bleaker when my blood sugar dips.

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We’re living in an age in which many people are certifiably insane, or at least in denial.

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Christmas curmudgeon Walter is not on board, believing his son is a “certifiably insane” man living under the deranged delusion that he is an elf.

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I think the first thing, my instinct, was: I have to meet these two guys and pray to God they’re not certifiably insane.

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