bedlam
15 synonyms for bedlam, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A scene of wild, noisy chaos and confusion.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
madhouse
nuthouse
sanatorium
pandemonium
loony bin
nut house
snake pit
funny farm
booby hatch
crazy house
funny house
cuckoo's nest
topsy-turvydom
topsy-turvyness
How to use bedlam
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sheer bedlam
bedlam broke out
utter bedlam
Etymology
From "Bedlam," a nickname for Bethlem Royal Hospital in London, once a notorious psychiatric hospital — the word came to mean any scene of madness and chaos.
Full origin of bedlam →Frequently asked questions
What does “bedlam” mean?
The word “bedlam” means a scene of wild, noisy chaos and confusion. In plain terms, total chaos and uproar, like everyone shouting and rushing around at once.
How do you pronounce “bedlam”?
“Bedlam” is pronounced BEHD-luhm (/ˈbɛdləm/ in IPA).
How do you use “bedlam” in a sentence?
Here is “bedlam” used in a sentence: “The kitchen turned into bedlam the moment the fire alarm went off.”
What part of speech is “bedlam”?
“Bedlam” is a noun.
