insanely
|in/sane/ly|
B2
/ɪnˈseɪnli/
(insane)
mentally ill or irrational
Etymology
Etymology Information
'insane' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'insanus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'sanus' meant 'healthy.'
Historical Evolution
'insanus' transformed into the Old French word 'insane,' and eventually became the modern English word 'insane' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not healthy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mentally ill or extremely foolish.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is extremely or excessively.
The movie was insanely popular.
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Adverb 2
in a way that suggests mental instability.
He laughed insanely at the joke.
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Last updated: 2025/01/14 13:22