LOOPY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

loopy

adjective

Definition of loopy

as in dotty

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Recent Examples of loopy Staud’s take on the east-west trend with a loopy shoulder strap and curved opening flap is such a chic sartorial situation. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 1 June 2026 For an educator who firmly believes that quotes deserve to be written in cursive, and has a new one on her board each month, Kenerson wanted to give students a chance to understand the magic of the loopy writing. — Ava Berger, NPR, 19 Mar. 2026 Watch how things take a turn when Corie’s loopy mother decides to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor, Velasco. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026 Vicky Dawson is loopy and judgmental as Becca’s wine-swilling mom Nat. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loopy

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Adjective

Kate had a dotty year in 2022, wearing dresses with the pattern to Royal Ascot and two separate Wimbledon outings, according to WWD.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 June 2026
But Hall and Faris, now playing the dotty mothers of the next generation of victims, are hilarious, romping about like their Brenda and Cindy have clearly been knocked on the head too often.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026

Definition of dotty

Adjective

Sánchez’s entry features industrious zombies hot on the tails of some cyclists, while Evans’ installment (the best here) deals with a demented doomsday cult.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Moments later, Haaland suddenly made one of his almost demented charges, at Senegal’s goalkeeper.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Definition of demented

Adjective

Erling Haaland, Norway’s large, maniacal striker, has several exceedingly Norwegian traits.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
The president as a maniacal urban planner is a white-knuckle ride, with Washington — and Washingtonians — just holding on for dear life.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Definition of maniacal

Adjective

Prosecutors, meanwhile, contend Clancy intentionally planned the killings and was not acting under the effects of a psychotic break, according to the AP.

— Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
The Drug Enforcement Administration says kratom produces stimulant effects in low doses and sedative effects in high doses, and can lead to psychotic symptoms, and psychological and physiological dependence.

— Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Cook built the arch two decades ago, when resurrecting classical architecture in America was an eccentric idea.

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
His search for answers leads him to an eccentric and whimsical old man nicknamed The Chicken Man (Johnson), and his beloved companion, a 111-year-old chicken named Claudia — two kindred spirits who found each other at just the right time.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 July 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

Flaxseeds Flaxseeds are tiny, nutty seeds that many health experts consider a superfood.

— Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026
Yes, Robert De Niro is nutty with his politics, but teaming up with Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan is a very powerful lineup.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

Definition of nutty

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