NUTTINESS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

nuttiness

noun

Definition of nuttiness

as in insanity

lack of good sense or judgment the plan worked despite its sheer nuttiness

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Recent Examples of nuttiness Sun dried tomatoes and oregano lighten the savory meat while fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano add a nuttiness that all melts together in the pan. — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026 Bread flour provides structure, while a little whole wheat flour adds a subtle nuttiness. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 The lemon gives it plenty of punch and brightness, and the almonds add a subtle nuttiness and some heft. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 There’s something to be said for light, briny fish instead of fatty deli meat, as well as the fresh herbs and nuttiness of pecorino. — Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026 Sherry makes its presence known throughout, adding a different type of nuttiness—perhaps walnut oil is more appropriate. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 There was Greg Norman’s militant nuttiness. — Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026 Toss almonds into smoothies to add nuttiness and a creamier texture. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Apr. 2026 Previte incorporates za’atar into her version of chile crisp, so the creamy whoosh of savory yogurt and precisely cooked eggs meets heat with a bonus jolt of herbal-nuttiness. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuttiness

Noun

Clancy, 36, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
While known as lacking criminal responsibility under Massachusetts law, the defense is more commonly referred to as not guilty by reason of insanity.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of insanity

Noun

Can a squad of scientists (including Kurt Russell) fight off madness and mayhem before the Thing overtakes them all?

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
This week the madness leaps from the stage to the screen as Stamptown premieres its first Netflix special Tuesday.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of madness

Noun

Warchus adds that the production’s essential character, built on simplicity rather than spectacle, will not change with the move.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
The restaurant has survived mostly by word-of-mouth, Quintana said, quite a feat in today’s restaurant landscape, and its simplicity is a stand-out feature among Kansas Citians.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of simplicity

Noun

Jacksonville has a successful Triple-A franchise, the Jumbo Shrimp, that won its league last year, bringing fun theme nights, quirky mascots and between-inning craziness.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
And there’s plenty more moving yet outrageous craziness to come.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of craziness

Noun

And with those road destinations, there’s plenty of room for late-season winter weather wackiness.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
These flashes of melancholy or yearning give the record complexity and depth, as well as stopping it from devolving into wackiness.

— Alastair Shuttleworth, Pitchfork, 2 May 2026

Definition of wackiness

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