bedlam

bed·lam

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bed-luh m]
- /ˈbɛd ləm/
- /ˈbed.ləm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bed-luh m]
- /ˈbɛd ləm/

Definitions of bedlam word

uncountable noun bedlam Bedlam means a great deal of noise and disorder. People often say 'It was bedlam' to mean 'There was bedlam'. 3
noun bedlam a noisy confused place or situation; state of uproar 3
noun bedlam a lunatic asylum; madhouse 3
noun bedlam an old insane asylum (in full, St. Mary of Bethlehem), later a hospital for the mentally ill, in London 3
noun bedlam any insane asylum 3
noun bedlam any place or condition of noise and confusion 3

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Parts of speech for Bedlam

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adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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bedlam popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for bedlam

noun bedlam

turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
din — religion, especially the religious observances of a Muslim.
disquietude — the state of disquiet; uneasiness.
confusion — If there is confusion about something, it is not clear what the true situation is, especially because people believe different things.
commotion — A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement.

All 23 Synonyms of bedlam

Antonyms for bedlam

noun bedlam

calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.

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