adjective

moronic

maw-RO-nihk

Moronic (adjective) means Extremely stupid or foolish; acting like a moron. Example: “It was a moronic idea to drive through the flood.”

adjective

Extremely stupid or foolish; acting like a moron.

"It was a moronic idea to drive through the flood."

"His excuse for being late was completely moronic."

How to use moronic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something stupid, foolish, or badly thought out.

When to use it

Informal and somewhat harsh; avoid in polite or professional writing.

Common pairings

moronic idea moronic decision sound moronic

more moronic comparative, most moronic superlative

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It was a _____ idea to drive through the flood.

From "moron" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ic."

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What does “moronic” mean?

The word “moronic” means extremely stupid or foolish; acting like a moron. In plain terms, describes something stupid, foolish, or badly thought out.

How do you pronounce “moronic”?

“Moronic” is pronounced maw-RO-nihk (/mɔɹˈɑnɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “moronic” in a sentence?

Here is “moronic” used in a sentence: “It was a moronic idea to drive through the flood.”

What part of speech is “moronic”?

“Moronic” is an adjective.