lunacy

lu·na·cy

noun \ˈlü-nə-sē\

plural lu·na·cies

Definition of LUNACY

1

a : insanity b : intermittent insanity once believed to be related to phases of the moon

2

: wild foolishness : extravagant folly

3

: a foolish act

Examples of LUNACY

1. Quitting her job was lunacy.
2. His idea was considered total lunacy.

Origin of LUNACY

lunatic

First Known Use: 1541

Related to LUNACY

Synonyms: absurdity, asininity, bêtise, fatuity, foolery, foppery, idiocy, imbecility, inanity, insanity, folly, stupidity

Antonyms: mind, saneness, sanity

Related Words: absurdness, craziness, foolishness, inaneness, madness, senselessness, witlessness; buffoonery, monkeyshine(s), shenanigan(s), tomfoolery; drivel, humbug, nonsense, twaddle; blunder, bungle, flub, goof, howler

Near Antonyms: discretion, forethought, prudence, sagacity, wisdom; brainstorm, inspiration

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