Definitions

idiot

[id-ee-uht] / ˈɪd i ət /

NOUN

very stupid person

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fool moron nitwit twit

STRONG

blockhead bonehead cretin dimwit dork dumbbell dunce ignoramus imbecile muttonhead nincompoop ninny pinhead simpleton

WEAK

clodpoll jerk tomfool

Antonyms

STRONGEST

brain genius

Example Sentences

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She moved in front of the statue and faced the giant, though the rational part of her screamed, RUN, YOU IDIOT!

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan

IDIOT, means merely the non-proficient in anything, the "layman," he who was not technically trained in any art, craft, or calling.

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome

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