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- [bed-luh-mahyt]
- /ˈbɛd ləˌmaɪt/
- /ˈbed.lə.maɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bed-luh-mahyt]
- /ˈbɛd ləˌmaɪt/
Definitions of bedlamite word
- noun bedlamite a lunatic; insane person 3
- noun bedlamite an insane person; madman 3
- noun bedlamite an insane person; lunatic. 1
- noun bedlamite (obsolete) A lunatic. 1
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Origin of bedlamite
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; bedlam + -ite1
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Parts of speech for Bedlamite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bedlamite popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
bedlamite usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bedlamite
adj bedlamite
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- asinine — If you describe something or someone as asinine, you mean that they are very foolish.
- bonkers — If you say that someone is bonkers, you mean that they are silly or act in a crazy way.
- cracked — An object that is cracked has lines on its surface because it is damaged.
- crackers — crazy; insane
noun bedlamite
- idiot — Informal. an utterly foolish or senseless person: If you think you can wear that outfit to a job interview and get hired, you're an idiot!
- imbecile — Informal. a dunce; blockhead; dolt: Don't stand there like an imbecile. Open the door!.
- maniac — Mathematical Analyzer, Numerical Integrator and Computer
- patient — a person who is under medical care or treatment.
- psycho — a psychopathic or psychotic person.
Antonyms for bedlamite
adj bedlamite
- brainy — Someone who is brainy is clever and good at learning.
- intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
- understanding — mental process of a person who comprehends; comprehension; personal interpretation: My understanding of the word does not agree with yours.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
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