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insane

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈseɪn/

The English word “insane” has 6 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
  2. Used by or relating to insane people.
  3. Causing insanity or madness.
  4. Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical.
  5. Extremely good; incredibly amazing.
  6. Enraged; furious.

Etymology

From Latin īnsānus (“unsound in mind; mad, insane”), from in- + sānus (“sound, sane”), equivalent to in- + sane.

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