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 Flaxseeds Flaxseeds are tiny, nutty seeds that many health experts consider a superfood. — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 17 July 2026 Everything is topped with a nutty, buttery crumble that bakes into a crisp, golden crust. — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026 Yes, Robert De Niro is nutty with his politics, but teaming up with Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan is a very powerful lineup. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026 Bubbly Bar has Parmesan ice cream, a nod to an 18th-century sensation that combines the rich, nutty flavor of aged Parmesan with smooth, creamy ice cream. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nutty

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Dominguez, who was declared legally insane the day after the verdicts, will be sent to a state mental hospital.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026
These were two insane asks — a 7-foot giant and an 8-year-old kid who has to be your second lead.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of insane

Adjective

The evaluator concluded the elder Henrichsen likely merited a diagnosis of schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
In a recent eight-week stretch, 6% of my postpartum patients met criteria for a psychotic disorder—almost six times higher than rates published in the medical literature.

— Uruj Kamal Haider, Time, 21 July 2026

Definition of psychotic

Adjective

But Carveout 2160 is a new IP in snowboarding, which was responsible for the fastest and maddest games of the era.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Tamra is right; Shannon and some of the other cast are looking for things to get mad about, taking tiny things and blowing them up.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of mad

Adjective

The odd thing about this choice is that, although the DSA’s platform is indeed chock-full of maniacal proposals, on this particular idea, the maniacs have a point.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Erling Haaland, Norway’s large, maniacal striker, has several exceedingly Norwegian traits.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

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