Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demented
Adjective
/dɪˈmɛn.tɪd/
Definition
Affected by dementia or insanity.
Examples
- After the accident, he became demented and could not recognize his own family.
- Her demented laughter echoed through the empty halls.
Meaning
Demented describes someone who is mentally ill or someone who is acting irrationally because of their mental state.
Synonyms
- insane
- mad
- crazy
- deranged
