psychotic

/ˈsaɪkətɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a mind affected by a mental disorder, especially schizophrenia.

“She was taken to a psychiatric hospital after being diagnosed as psychotic.”

2. noun

a person who has a mind affected by a mental disorder, especially schizophrenia.

“The doctors worked with the psychotic patient to develop a treatment plan.”

Synonyms

  • lunatic
  • mad
  • schizophrenic

Antonyms

  • rational
  • sane