dotty

adjective

ˈdä-tē How to pronounce dotty (audio)
Definition of dottynext
as in silly
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment dotty relatives that we have to endure only on Thanksgiving

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Recent Examples of dotty Now, one of the largest celebrations of Kusama’s dotty world will debut at Melbourne’s National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024 Joanne and Morgan’s dotty mother, Lynn (Stephanie Faracy), dabbles in the metaphysical to constant mockery; their gay father, Henry (Michael Hitchcock), is rarely able to enjoy his own happiness. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024 Smith starred as Joyce Chilvers, a small-town social climber in postwar Northern England whose hunger to be accepted by the elite locals isn’t helped by her dotty mother nor her underachieving podiatrist husband Gilbert, played by Michael Palin. — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dotty
  1. silly
  2. stupid
  3. foolish
  4. absurd
  5. mad
  6. crazy
  7. insane
  8. lunatic
Adjective
  • This is one where the visual spectacle and weird fourth-wall-breaking sections stand head and shoulders above everything else, making for an extremely memorable adventure that embraces the silly side of Doctor Who.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Apr. 2025
  • But silly things like feelings and mental health don't matter to rebellion leader Luthen (Stellan Skarsgård), who wants results at any cost.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of silly
Adjective
  • Friendships built on insecurity, where men constantly have to prove their manhood, are a breeding ground for toxic attitudes and stupid decision-making.
    — Terry Ward, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Also, his team told him over the radio, basically, don’t do anything stupid, Nato is going to be penalized for not using all his Attack Mode.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of stupid
Adjective
  • The idea of the Nuggets claiming three more games in this series with Michael Porter Jr. scoring three points — on Denver’s first basket, no less — is foolish.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The first three days of the season took care of such foolish rookie thoughts and proved to be a humbling, but learning, experience.
    — Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of foolish
Adjective
  • Quarterly reports delayed by years would be absurd.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • While that isn't anywhere close to of being traded 10 times, being traded in four straight seasons is quite absurd.
    — Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Definition of absurd
Adjective
  • Anyone who is mad about that needs to look at life from a higher perspective.
    — Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Biggest of thanks to Sana, Brad, Kevin, Lou, Aaron, Justin, Charlie, Vincent, Deb, Jon and the whole mad circus.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of mad
Adjective
  • Tauruses will go crazy for something chic, functional, and soft to the touch.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Before getting into the chaos of episode 5, that episode 4 cliff hanger was crazy.
    — Calie Schepp, EW.com, 6 Feb. 2023
Definition of crazy
Adjective
  • Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.
    — Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of insane
Adjective
  • With his shock of spiky hair and adrenaline rushes, Smith turns a corporate villain into a lunatic new-wave frontman.
    — Charles McNultyTheater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2023
  • The first personality is the lunatic, chaotic artist, with no limits.
    — John Bleasdale, Variety, 8 Dec. 2022
Definition of lunatic

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“Dotty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dotty. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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