insane
Pronunciation: [ɪnˈseɪn]
Word
Context: “mental health”
(adjective) when someone has a serious mental illness that makes it hard for them to think or behave normally. It's not just being silly or acting strange; it means a person needs help.
Example
The doctor said that his condition was serious, but he was not insane.
Example
Just because someone likes to dance doesn't mean they are insane.
Example
What do you think happens when someone is considered insane?
Context: “extreme behavior”
(adjective) when something is very extreme or crazy in a fun or exciting way. Like if an event is so wild that people might say it's insane because it's super amazing or unexpected.
Example
The roller coaster ride was insane; it was the most thrilling experience I ever had!
Example
The movie was not insane; it was actually quite boring.
Example
Did you see that insane game-winning goal in the last seconds?
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