Insane

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈseɪn/

Definitions of insane

adjective describing someone or something as mentally ill or irrational

Example Sentences

A1 The roller coaster ride was insane!

A2 The idea of jumping out of a plane seems insane to me.

B1 His behavior at the party was completely insane.

B2 The amount of work she takes on is insane, but she always manages to get it done.

C1 The complexity of the algorithm was so insane that only a few experts could understand it.

C2 The level of detail in his artwork was truly insane, showcasing his talent and dedication.

Examples of insane in a Sentence

formal The defendant's lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.

informal The roller coaster at the amusement park was insane!

slang That party last night was absolutely insane!

figurative The amount of work she had to do was insane, but she managed to finish it all.

Grammatical Forms of insane

• past tense: insaned
• plural: insanes
• comparative: more insane
• superlative: most insane
• present tense: insane
• future tense: will be insane
• perfect tense: have been insane
• continuous tense: is being insane
• singular: insane
• positive degree: insane
• infinitive: to be insane
• gerund: insaning
• participle: insaning

Origin and Evolution of insane

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'insane' originated from the Latin word 'insanus', which means 'unhealthy' or 'unsound'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'insane' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to mental health and cognitive functioning, often used to describe severe mental illness or irrational behavior.