Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lunacy

Noun
/ˈluːnəsi/
Definition
The state of being a lunatic; madness.
Examples
  • His decisions during the project were pure lunacy.
  • She believed that the idea was born out of lunacy.
  • It was lunacy to think they could complete the task in such a short time.
Meaning
Refers to extreme foolishness or irrational behavior that is often associated with mental instability.
Synonyms
  • Madness
  • Insanity
  • Franticness
  • Foolishness