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English adjective: madcap | |||
| 1. | madcap characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation | ||
| Samples | A hotheaded decision. Liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers. An impetuous display of spending and gambling. Madcap escapades. | ||
| Synonyms | brainish, hotheaded, impetuous, impulsive, tearaway | ||
| Similar | incautious | ||
| Domain usage | archaicism, archaism | ||
| Antonyms | cautious | ||
English noun: madcap | |||
| 1. | madcap (person) a reckless impetuous irresponsible person | ||
| Synonyms | daredevil, harum-scarum, hothead, lunatic, swashbuckler | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adventurer, venturer | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | tearaway | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
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