Bedlam

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛdləm/

Definitions of bedlam

noun a place or situation of noisy uproar and confusion

Example Sentences

A1 The children created bedlam in the classroom during recess.

A2 After the goal was scored, the stadium erupted into bedlam.

B1 The protest turned into bedlam as people clashed with the police.

B2 The political debate quickly descended into bedlam as tempers flared.

C1 The concert turned into bedlam as fans rushed the stage.

C2 The stock market descended into bedlam as panic selling ensued.

Examples of bedlam in a Sentence

formal The hospital was in a state of bedlam after the emergency announcement.

informal It was total bedlam at the concert last night, everyone was pushing and shoving.

slang The party was an absolute bedlam, everyone was dancing and having a great time.

figurative Her mind was like a bedlam of thoughts, chaotic and overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of bedlam

• past tense: bedlammed
• plural: bedlams
• comparative: more bedlam
• superlative: most bedlam
• present tense: bedlams
• future tense: will bedlam
• perfect tense: have bedlamed
• continuous tense: is bedlamming
• singular: bedlam
• positive degree: bedlam
• infinitive: to bedlam
• gerund: bedlamming
• participle: bedlammed

Origin and Evolution of bedlam

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'bedlam' originated from the name of the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem in London, which was founded in the 13th century as a priory for the Order of the Star of Bethlehem.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'bedlam' transitioned from being associated with the hospital to being used as a term for chaos, madness, and uproar.