Wild-eyed

adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a glaring expression suggesting madness or terror.

    "“Wild-eyed and disheveled, King Hrethel roamed every night through his throne room, which was empty and still.”"

Adjective
  1. 1
    appearing extremely agitated wordnet
  2. 2
    not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic wordnet

Synonyms

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abandonedamokangrybellowingberserkbigoted

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"As the door opened there came a tumultuous rush into the hall, rapid feet clattered up the stair, and an instant later a wild-eyed and frantic young man, pale, dishevelled, and palpitating, burst into the room."

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