Antonyms for demented

Grammar : Adj

Spell : dih-men-tid

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmɛn tɪd

Definition of demented

Origin : 1640s, from obsolete dement "drive mad."

adj crazy, insane

Example sentences :

"The poor creature's demented," remarked Mrs. Belknap-Jackson pityingly.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

She appeared to be demented, and sang snatches of savage songs.
Extract from : « Chronicles of Border Warfare » by Alexander Scott Withers

But at that moment the young lady rose and ran as if demented into her castle.
Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy

They flashed up and down the brook like a pair of demented fireworks.
Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English

Ah, I see you think I am demented because I say that, but my husband is alive.
Extract from : « Mary Louise and Josie O'Gorman » by Emma Speed Sampson

Somehow, that laugh gave me the impression that the man was demented.
Extract from : « Reels and Spindles » by Evelyn Raymond

The maid spoke like one demented, and, for the moment, I knew not how to answer her.
Extract from : « The Birthright » by Joseph Hocking

Volney has given it out that the lady is his wife and is demented.
Extract from : « A Daughter of Raasay » by William MacLeod Raine

He was very wistful and very eager, and said I must not think him a fool or demented.
Extract from : « The Best Short Stories of 1919 » by Various

"Some say that the poor lady upstairs is demented," she volunteered.
Extract from : « A Little Union Scout » by Joel Chandler Harris

Synonyms for demented

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