LOOPY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

loopy

adjective

Definition of loopy

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

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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

Brainy and inquisitive, she’s intrigued enough by his demented search to offer to help.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
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

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

Devlin said eight jurors including herself began deliberation believing that Clancy, 36, was experiencing a psychotic episode when her children were killed in suburban Boston.

— Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Her defense, however, argued that Clancy killed her children after suffering a postpartum psychotic break.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

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
There’s a dark and delirious symmetry to the way Jordan and Gareth mirror each other’s self-hatred and desperate longing.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of delirious

Adjective

Everywhere millionaires don’t get the same attention as eccentric tech titans, finance executives, or famous entertainers.

— Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
Well, this, a ridiculously starry gonzo romp that invites an international A-list cast to jump off a cliff in the pursuit of the most eccentric kind of entertainment.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of eccentric

Adjective

Parmigiano-Reggiano tends to have a more complex, concentrated flavor, with a salty, nutty quality and the tiny crunchy crystals that develop during aging.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
The New Orleans Saints rallied from a 21-point deficit to force overtime in Detroit, where things got even nuttier; the Lions won, 31-30, after a Saints two-point attempt in the extra session failed.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of nutty

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