crazed

crazed — adjective

1. so affected by very strong feelings — such as anger, grief, pain, or jealousy —

1.形容詞B2
釋義

so affected by very strong feelings — such as anger, grief, pain, or jealousy — that you act in an uncontrolled, wild, or irrational way

例句

A crazed fan jumped onto the stage during the concert and began to scream.

attributive use: crazed fan

After three days without water, the travellers looked crazed and confused.

linking verb + crazed: looked crazed

同義詞
  • frenzied

    more active and frantic; suggests wild, fast movement rather than just irrational behaviour

  • deranged

    stronger and more clinical; suggests the person's mind is seriously disturbed

  • unhinged

    implies a sudden loss of mental balance, often from shock or stress

反義詞
  • calm

    opposite emotional state — controlled and peaceful

  • composed

    in full control of one's feelings and actions

文法句型

crazed + noun

crazed with + noun phrase

crazed by + noun phrase

用法筆記

Often used with a prepositional phrase introduced by 'with' or 'by' to name the cause (crazed with jealousy, crazed by pain). This sense describes a temporary state caused by extreme emotion or pain — it does not imply a permanent mental illness.

常見錯誤

❌The crazed man ran down the street' (for someone with a long-term mental condition).
✅The man, crazed with pain, ran down the street screaming.
💡'Crazed' describes a temporary state from extreme feelings, not a lasting diagnosis.

2. having a network of many very thin cracks covering the surface — used especially

2.形容詞C1
釋義

having a network of many very thin cracks covering the surface — used especially of old pottery, glass, or paint that has been damaged by age, heat, or changes in temperature

例句

The old teacup had a crazed glaze with fine lines like a spiderweb.

crazed + glaze (ceramics context)

Daichi bought a crazed ceramic bowl at the antique market for five dollars.

crazed + ceramic / pottery item

同義詞
  • cracked

    more general; can mean a single crack or several larger ones, not necessarily the fine network pattern that 'crazed' describes

反義詞
  • smooth

    having an even, unbroken surface

  • flawless

    completely free of any cracks or marks

文法句型

crazed + noun (surface, glaze, glass, pottery)

用法筆記

Describes a specific type of fine surface cracking — many tiny lines forming a network, not a single break or crack. Used most often in descriptions of antique ceramics, old window glass, and aged paintwork.