English adjective: lunatic | |||
1. | lunatic insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon | ||
Synonyms | moonstruck | ||
Similar | insane | ||
Domain usage | colloquialism | ||
Antonyms | sane | ||
English noun: lunatic | |||
1. | lunatic (person) an insane person | ||
Synonyms | madman, maniac | ||
Broader (hypernym) | diseased person, sick person, sufferer | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bedlamite, crazy, looney, loony, madwoman, nutcase, pyromaniac, weirdo | ||
2. | lunatic (person) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person | ||
Synonyms | daredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, madcap, swashbuckler | ||
Broader (hypernym) | adventurer, venturer | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | tearaway | ||