Loony
Loony adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.
Usage example: unfortunately, that homeless man talking to himself on the street is indeed loony
Strange and loony are semantically related. in insane topic. In some cases you can use "Strange" instead an adjective "Loony".
Nearby Word: loon
Both words in one sentence
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Loony Laws: Gormenghast has so many strange laws and rituals that by the time someone has become its Earl they are probably quite insane themselves.
Source: Literature / Gormenghast - Bestiality Is Depraved: Shane believes that his loony neighbor Mobo is having a sexual relationship with a guinea pig because of the strange cries coming from his apartment at night, and judges him accordingly.
- Loony Leo from the comic book Astro City is a strange example.
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