Word
crazed
US/ˈkɹeɪzd/
UK/kɹˈeɪzd/
Definition
adj. acting in a wild, strange, or violent way because of strong emotions like anger or fear. It can also describe a surface covered in many tiny cracks.
adj. behaving in an uncontrolled or insane manner, often due to extreme emotional distress. Also refers to a surface, such as glaze or paint, exhibiting a network of fine cracks.
Examples
“The crazed fan tried to jump onto the stage during the concert.”
“Police were called when a crazed man began shouting at traffic in the middle of the intersection.”
“The antique vase was valued less for its age than for the intricate crazed pattern of its glaze, which gave the ceramic a delicate, web-like appearance.”
Examples
simple
“The crazed fan tried to jump onto the stage during the concert.”
contextual
“Police were called when a crazed man began shouting at traffic in the middle of the intersection.”
complex
“The antique vase was valued less for its age than for the intricate crazed pattern of its glaze, which gave the ceramic a delicate, web-like appearance.”
Usage
Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'become' or 'look'.
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