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   lunacy

   /ˈluːnəsi/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being a lunatic; insanity (not in technical use): "it has been suggested that originality demands a degree of lunacy" Similar insanitymadnessmental illnessderangementdementiadementednessinsanenessloss of reasonunsoundness of mindmental instabilitymaniafrenzypsychosisinformal:crazinessOpposite sanity
   • ▪ extreme folly or eccentricity: "such an economic policy would be sheer lunacy" Similar follyfoolishnessfoolhardinessstupidityidiocyimbecilityirrationalityillogicalitysenselessnessnonsenseabsurdityabsurdnessmadnessinsanitysillinessinanityridiculousnessludicrousnessinformal:crazinessdaftnessOpposite senseprudence

   Word Origin mid 16th century (originally referring to insanity of an intermittent kind attributed to changes of the moon): from lunatic + -acy.

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   Lunacy means insanity, wild foolishness, or a foolish act. It is often used in the past tense or in the context of intermittent insanity related to the moon. See synonyms, examples, and word history of lunacy.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLUNACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Lunacy means stupid behaviour that will have bad results or old-fashioned mental illness. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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   Lunacy means insanity, mental disorder, or extreme foolishness. It can also refer to a former legal term for unsoundness of mind. See the origin, history, and usage of the word lunacy with synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lunacyLunacy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Some people use the noun lunacy when they talk about actual mental instability, although this is considered old fashioned and outdated. It's much more common to describe the lunacy of someone who does something ridiculous or foolish.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › lunacyLunacy - definition of lunacy by The Free Dictionary

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   Lunacy means mental derangement, craziness, or foolishness. It can also refer to intermittent insanity attributed to the moon phases. Find more meanings, examples, and translations of lunacy in this web page.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLUNACY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Lunacy means strange or foolish behaviour, or severe mental illness. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of this word with examples from Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlunacy noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   noun. /ˈluːnəsi/ [uncountable] behaviour that is stupid or crazy synonym madness. It's sheer lunacy driving in such weather. a comedy show full of inspired lunacy. Want to learn more?