lunatic
Origin of lunatic
Related Words for lunatic
maniacal, crazed, psychopath, maniac, schizophrenic, bananas, psychotic, stupid, zany, absurd, irrational, whacko, schizoid, kook, loon, crackpot, cuckoo, paranoid, nut, flakeExamples from the Web for lunatic
Contemporary Examples of lunatic
Fine, but there are lunatic sums of money being spent on art, surely?
William, Kate, and Jay Z’s Favorite Art Star: Alexander Gilkes' World of Rock Stars and RoyaltyTim Teeman
December 10, 2014
“I saw a lunatic, simply stated,” the victim, a contractor from nearby Bristol, told police.
Everyone on the sidewalk looked at her like she was a lunatic, but she didn't care—she wanted that part.
There is only one word which I loathe more than I do lunatic and that word is crazy.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
If Hawberk knew how I loathe that word “lunatic,” he would never use it in my presence.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
Historical Examples of lunatic
He described himself briefly as a lunatic, and walked on again.
The SpendersHarry Leon Wilson
An inhabitant of the moon, as distinguished from Lunatic, one whom the moon inhabits.
The Devil's DictionaryAmbrose Bierce
The lunatic approached Cesarini with an air of dignity and condescension.
Alice, or The Mysteries, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
If the lunatic caught her—well, he would catch her, but it should not be her fault if he did.
The Incomplete AmoristE. Nesbit
Called a liar and a lunatic, Bernadette was threatened with imprisonment.
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola