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Dementedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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dementedly

 

[ dɪˈmɛntɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Dementedly is used to describe an action that is performed in a crazy or irrational manner, often indicating a loss of sanity or extreme emotional distress. It implies behavior that is wildly unreasonable or frenzied.

Synonyms

crazy, hysterically, irrationally, madly

Examples of usage

  • He laughed dementedly at the absurd situation.
  • She ran dementedly through the streets, crying for help.
  • They danced dementedly, lost in their own world.
  • He spoke dementedly, his words tumbling over one another.
  • The dog barked dementedly, sensing its owner's distress.

Translations

Translations of the word "dementedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira insana

🇮🇳 पागलपन से

🇩🇪 wahnsinnig

🇮🇩 secara gila

🇺🇦 божевільно

🇵🇱 szaleńczo

🇯🇵 狂ったように

🇫🇷 de manière folle

🇪🇸 locamente

🇹🇷 deli gibi

🇰🇷 미친 듯이

🇸🇦 بشكل مجنون

🇨🇿 šíleně

🇸🇰 šialene

🇨🇳 疯狂地

🇸🇮 norčavo

🇮🇸 geðveikt

🇰🇿 жынды түрде

🇬🇪 სიგიჟით

🇦🇿 dəliləşərək

🇲🇽 locamente

Word origin

The term 'dementedly' is derived from the word 'demented,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'dementare,' meaning 'to drive mad' or 'to distract.' The prefix 'de-' implies removal or reversal, while 'ment' relates to the mind. This word began to appear in English around the early 17th century, primarily in medical texts discussing mental disorders. Over time, 'demented' evolved to describe not only medical conditions but also behaviors that seem irrational or wildly abnormal. As an adverb, 'dementedly' captures the essence of these behaviors, frequently used in literature and speech to convey a sense of frantic, unstable action. The use of the word often evokes strong images of emotional turbulence and a break from rational thought.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,400, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.