Mayhemic

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    In a state of mayhem. nonstandard

    "In the United States, Mr. Besson is primarily known as a superior director of stylish, mayhemic, even soulful films like “La Femme Nikita” and “Léon: The Professional.”"

Example

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"In the United States, Mr. Besson is primarily known as a superior director of stylish, mayhemic, even soulful films like “La Femme Nikita” and “Léon: The Professional.”"

Etymology

From mayhem + -ic.

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