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loopy

adjective

Definition of loopynext
as in dotty

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Recent Examples of loopy Because Spielberg occasionally collaborates with his buddy George Lucas, Indy (Harrison Ford) isn’t encountering any straightforward aliens from another world during the film’s loopy climax. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026 On the next-but-one point, Shnaider netted a backhand off a loopy one from Chwalińska to fall to 15-30. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 4 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for loopy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loopy
  1. dotty
  2. demented
  3. maniacal
  4. psychotic
  5. delirious
  6. eccentric
  7. batty
  8. nutty
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
  • She’s unknowingly fallen into the clutches of a demented, powerless warlock (McLeod) bent on stealing her power for his own.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Brainy and inquisitive, she’s intrigued enough by his demented search to offer to help.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of demented
Adjective
  • These machines—the maniacal Maverick R, with its praying mantis-like front suspension, and the hard-working Pioneer—have little else in common.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His teammate Christian McCaffrey, who is also known for his maniacal training regimen, has been impressed with Kittle’s recovery.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of maniacal
Adjective
  • After she was sent back to Los Angeles, Leigh suffered a psychotic break.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Both women’s attorneys have claimed their clients suffered from psychotic episodes.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of psychotic
Adjective
  • Similarly, Zo — seen recently as the monster hunter in Na Hong-jin’s delirious sci-fi action epic, Hope — stays for most of the running time just the right side of smug entitlement.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The new album reunited the Jayhawks with storied producer Bob Ezrin, who guided some of the most delirious and grandiose rock records of the 1970s, from Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Lou Reed to Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of delirious
Adjective
  • In my early teens I was taught to carve stone and wood by an eccentric genius called Don Potter.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026
  • What distinguishes this new project is Jay’s obvious delight in having Rubin, the eccentric naïf, as his interlocutor and audience.
    — Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of eccentric
Adjective
  • McIntire is going batty — in a good way — over attempts to investigate the elusive western mastiff.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • And most of today’s Esperanto adherents are neither naïve nor even particularly batty.
    — Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Definition of batty
Adjective
  • All the data equate to a bread-and-butter moment of outsize pleasure — salty, melty, nutty-malty, crunchy, porridge-y pleasure.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The amber gourmand pairs the deep, almost caramel-like sweetness of dates with creamy vanilla and milky notes, while praline adds warm, nutty richness.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutty

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“Loopy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loopy. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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