bedlam
15 synonyms and 0 antonyms 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
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How to use bedlam
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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.