adj Uncommon

crazed

krayzd

Crazed (adj) means Wild, frantic, or seemingly insane, often through fear, anger, or obsession. Example: “A crazed fan pushed through security to reach the stage.”

adj

Wild, frantic, or seemingly insane, often through fear, anger, or obsession.

"A crazed fan pushed through security to reach the stage."

"He was crazed with grief after the accident."

Covered with a network of fine cracks, said of pottery, glaze, or old paint.

"The antique teapot's glaze was crazed all over."

How to use crazed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishActing in a wild, out-of-control way, or (for pottery/paint) covered in hairline cracks.

Common pairings

crazed fan crazed with rage crazed glaze

Word forms

more crazed comparative, most crazed superlative

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Rhymes for crazed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “crazed” mean?

The word “crazed” means wild, frantic, or seemingly insane, often through fear, anger, or obsession. In plain terms, acting in a wild, out-of-control way, or (for pottery/paint) covered in hairline cracks.

How do you pronounce “crazed”?

“Crazed” is pronounced krayzd (/kɹeɪzd/ in IPA).

How do you use “crazed” in a sentence?

Here is “crazed” used in a sentence: “A crazed fan pushed through security to reach the stage.”

What part of speech is “crazed”?

“Crazed” is an adjective.

Is “crazed” a common word?

“Crazed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “crazed” have?

“Crazed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: wild, frantic, or seemingly insane, often through fear, anger, or obsession.