LOON Synonyms: 173 Similar and Opposite Words

loon

noun

ˈlün

Definition of loon

as in lunatic

one having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind giggled like a loon at his own jokes

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as in idiot

a stupid person the loons at the grocery store had put the potato chips at the bottom of the bag

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Recent Examples of loon Strikingly lifelike cardboard fish and birds, including red-eyed loons and colorful trout, sat atop the heads of rally participants. —Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024 Share [Findings] In Maine, a loon stabbed a bald eagle through the heart. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024 There's waterfalls coming down the mountains, bears running around and ducks and loons flying around and swimming. —Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Oct. 2024 United Village will formally dedicate the loon sculpture on Thursday. —Kyle Stokes, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for loon

Recent Examples of Synonyms for loon

Noun

These psychopaths care more about enforcing DEI than saving lives!

— Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Some of the more jarring sequences remain amusing despite their brashness: At one point, for example, Mickey narrates a shocking vignette—about a psychopath on Earth who printed multiple copies of himself to carry out grisly murders—with the resigned, wary tone of an office worker.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025