Balmy and Witless

Balmy

Balmy adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: a completely balmy but harmless old man who talked intently to plants and believed they answered back

Witless and balmy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Witless" instead an adjective "Balmy".

Nearby Word: balm

Witless

Witless adjective - Not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily.
Usage example: a dog so witless that it is barely trainable

Balmy and witless are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Balmy" instead an adjective "Witless".
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