insane

[ in-seyn ]
/ ɪnˈseɪn /

adjective

not sane; not of sound mind; mentally deranged.
of, relating to, or characteristic of a person who is mentally deranged: insane actions; an insane asylum.
utterly senseless: an insane plan.

Origin of insane

From the Latin word insānus, dating back to 1550–60. See in-3, sane

OTHER WORDS FROM insane

in·sane·ly, adverb in·sane·ness, noun pseu·do·in·sane, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for insanely

insane
/ (ɪnˈseɪn) /

adjective

  1. mentally deranged; crazy; of unsound mind
  2. (as collective noun; preceded by the)the insane
characteristic of a person of unsound mind an insane stare
irresponsible; very foolish; stupid

Derived forms of insane

insanely, adverb insaneness, noun

Medical definitions for insanely

insane
[ ĭn-sān ]

adj.

Of, exhibiting, or afflicted with insanity.