Lying just to the west of the great Valley of Virginia, Hampshire County, West Virginia has a rich and varied history. Once home to numerous tribes of prehistoric native Americans, the area was nearly empty and used only for a seasonal hunting ground when the white man first arrived.
â¢ LUNATIC (noun). The noun LUNATIC has 2 senses: 1. an insane person. 2. a reckless impetuous irresponsible person. Familiarity information: LUNATIC used as a noun is rare.â¢ LUNATIC (adjective). The adjective LUNATIC has 1 sense: 1. insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon. Familiarity information: LUNATIC used as an adjective is very rare. LUNATIC (adjective). The adjective LUNATIC has 1 sense: 1. insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon. Familiarity information: LUNATIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Usage The use of insane to describe a person with severe mental illness is now often considered offensive. The phrase mentally ill is preferred. Insane in this sense now occurs chiefly in such legal phrases as criminally insane and temporarily insane. b : unable to think in a clear or sensible way.