Dementedly

/dɪˈmɛntɪdli/ adverb

Definition

in a demented manner; in a way that shows loss of sanity or mental control.

Etymology

From 'demented' + '-ly' (adverbial suffix). This creates an adverb describing actions performed with lost mental faculties.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ly' to 'demented' shows how English lets us describe not just a state (mad) but the way actions happen in that state (demented laughter, dementedly dancing).

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