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lunacy
[/ˈluːnəsi/]
noun
pl: lunacies
loucura
1.
Extreme folly or senselessness; madness or insanity
It would be sheer lunacy to attempt that climb without proper equipment.
Seria pura loucura tentar aquela escalada sem equipamento adequado.
2.
Historical: a form of insanity believed to be influenced by the moon's cycles
Doctors of the medieval period attributed lunacy to lunar influence.
Os médicos da época medieval atribuíam a loucura à influência lunar.
NYC Slang
batshit crazy, off your rocker, bonkers
Synonyms
madness
insanity
folly
foolishness
absurdity
idiocy
craziness
Antonyms
sanity
reason
sense
wisdom
rationality
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
loucura
Most common usage; also 'insanidade' in formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
loucura
Standard usage; colloquially 'suruba' for chaotic madness
São Paulo
loucura
Standard usage; 'insanidade' preferred in legal/medical contexts
Portugal
loucura
Standard usage; 'demência' used in medical terminology
Related Idioms & Phrases
it's absolute lunacy
a fit of lunacy
lunacy of the crowds
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