Mad and Strange

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Mad adjective - Having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind.

Usage example: the man who thinks he's been turned into a bug is clearly mad

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Strange and mad are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strange" instead an adjective "Mad".

Nearby Words: madness, madly

Strange adjective - Different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion.

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Mad and strange are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mad" instead an adjective "Strange".

Nearby Words: strangeness, stranger, strangely

Mad Padraic, the titular character from The Lieutenant of Inishmore, is a strange subversion.

Source: Even Evil Has Standards / Theater
Mad scientists, strange sorcerors, and power-hungry dictators all seek to undo the fate of humanity.

Source: Tabletop Game / Spirit of the Century
She's a bit mad as well, with a really strange sense of humor and all.

Source: Mad Oracle

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