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
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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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more moronic
- Superlative
- most moronic
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It was a _____ idea to drive through the flood.
Etymology
From "moron" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-ic."
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Rhymes for moronic
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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.
