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insane

/ɪnˈseɪn/ adjective B1
  1. Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.
  2. Used by or relating to insane people. · an insane hospital· an insane asylum
  3. Causing insanity or madness.
  4. Characterized by excess or the utmost folly; ridiculous; impractical. (informal) · an insane plan· an insane amount of money
  5. Extremely good; incredibly amazing. (slang) · That guy is insane at FPS games.
  6. Enraged; furious. (informal)

Comparative insaner · Superlative insanest

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As for Cordelia, she went insane with remorse and was shut up in a lunatic asylum.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 206 · C1
“And, moreover, my dear duke,” continued the minister of police, “we are almost assured that, in a very short time, the usurper will be insane.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 91 · C1
“Insane?”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 91 · C1

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