psychotic

(eg. freedom, celtic, solace )

psychotic  /ˌsaɪ ˈkɑ tɪk/ ? Meaning of "psychotic"

Add to My List

Definition(s):

  1. (n) a person afflicted with psychosis
  2. (adj) characteristic of or suffering from psychosis

Synonym(s)

psychotic person

Usage(s):

  1. Greenberg's child was pronounced psychotic at 15.
  2. The psychotic never murders for personal gain.
  3. Some prevention programs even prescribe psychiatric medications, including antipsychotics and antidepressants, to people who aren't technically psychotic or depressed.

Quotes

  1. She explained: "I play women that I think are vulnerable. Like in 'Girl, Interrupted', I have a huge breakdown - very emotional, very unhappy, but she's considered psychotic and a scary, tough woman."
    on Jul 7, 2010 By: Brad Pitt Source: Naanoo.com

  2. "Her showing up is completely out of line and psychotic," Montag told TMZ. "I'm getting a restraining order against her."
    on May 13, 2010 By: Heidi Montag Source: FOXNews (blog)

  3. Preparing for the role meant reading Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Marble Faun," a book referenced often in the documentary, and watching the movie to "a psychotic degree," Barrymore said.
    on Feb 7, 2008 By: Drew Barrymore Source: International Herald Tribune

Word of the Day
incendiary
/ɪn ˈsɛn di ɛ ri /

Nearby definitions