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Lunatics

Verb / ˈlu:nʌˌtɪks / Another word for lunatics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lunatics refers to people who are mentally ill, especially those who behave in an unpredictable or irrational manner.

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The lunatics were howling at the moon.
  2. He was acting like a lunatic at the party.
  3. The asylum was filled with lunatics.
  4. The lunatics believed they were from another planet.
  5. The lunatics escaped from their cells.

Quotes

  • I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity. - Edgar Allan Poe
  • Sanity and happiness are an impossible combination. - Mark Twain
  • The only difference between me and a madman is that I am not mad. - Salvador Dali

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