NUTTY Synonyms: 217 Similar and Opposite Words

nutty

adjective

ˈnə-tē

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as in insane

showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment that's a nutty idea that won't work at all

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as in psychotic

sometimes offensive unable to think in a clear or sensible way the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs

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Recent Examples of nutty Farro Farro is an ancient wheat with a chewy texture and nutty flavor. —

Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Apr. 2026 Pistachio Lemon Olive Oil Cake This olive oil cake from Valerie Confections is moist and nutty with plenty of good olive oil and pistachio flour. —

Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 The vibrant tuber with a nutty or vanilla-like taste might be a hip new ingredient, but its purple reign is causing problems in the Philippines. —

Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 Jumbo popovers filled with nutty Gruyère cheese, that's what. —

Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutty

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In an insane society, this is a project of years, not weeks.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
If jurors do decide that Fahim was insane at the time of the killings, he would likely be sent to a state hospital for mental health treatment.

— Sean Emery, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026