NUTTY Synonyms: 217 Similar and Opposite Words

nutty

adjective

ˈnə-tē

Definition of nutty

as in insane

showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment that's a nutty idea that won't work at all

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as in psychotic

sometimes offensive unable to think in a clear or sensible way the only other prisoner in the dungeon was a nutty soul who feasted on bugs

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Recent Examples of nutty Toasted pecans add the perfect nutty flavor and some extra texture, but walnuts will also work. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 On the other hand, coffee is light and thinner, with flavors ranging from nutty to fruity, depending on the bean and the brew style. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Available in the freezer section through August, this tub of gelato is filled with a 50/50 split of rich and nutty pistachio and traditional fior di latte, which is made with milk, cream, and sugar. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026 Online editor and former reality star Esmerelda Grand (Sabrina Impacciatore) straddles the line between nutty coworker and buffoonish cartoon. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutty

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Adjective

For example, Fred Again is absolutely doing insane things with the MPC Lives.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026
That dwarfs anything the powerhouse Spain teams did in the early 2010s, when the team was known for stringing together an insane number of passes that led to a goal.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Definition of insane

Adjective

The defense argued that Bland had a psychotic episode due to a COVID infection.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
The experience in question was a psychotic break that Murray endured in 2017 after spending several months involved with a wellness cult, coming to believe herself capable of powerful healing abilities.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 June 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

Getting mad about missing out on signing Anfernee Simons won’t change that.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
When World Cup season descends upon soccer-mad Brazil, green and yellow banners decorate restaurants, bars and apartment buildings, streets are painted with flags and soccer balls, and discussions of the beloved national team's games are ubiquitous.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of mad

Adjective

Erling Haaland, Norway’s large, maniacal striker, has several exceedingly Norwegian traits.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
The president as a maniacal urban planner is a white-knuckle ride, with Washington — and Washingtonians — just holding on for dear life.

— Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

Definition of maniacal

Adjective

That crazy gorgeous Bad Man Blue, and something Harley has called Inferno Gray with Wet Slide Graphics.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
But in addition to these crazy moments and plots, what the World Cup does every four years is put a bright spotlight on the best soccer players in the world.

— Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026

Definition of crazy

Adjective

Martin Sheen is the Army captain tasked with going on a secret mission to Cambodia to assassinate a special forces officer (Marlon Brando) who's gone rogue and might actually be nuts.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Gunther went nuts with a powerbomb parade on Zayn and Rhodes until Sami countered with a rollup for a nearfall.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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