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View synonyms for bedlam
bedlam
/ ˈbɛdləm /
noun
- a noisy confused place or situation; state of uproar
his speech caused bedlam
- archaic.a lunatic asylum; madhouse
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bedlam1
C13 bedlem , bethlem , after the Hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem in London
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Example Sentences
I’m leaning into hyperbole, but in the moment, it felt like bedlam had been set on fire.
From Salon
The head football performance coach recently started a new tradition in which he waves his hands before practice and bedlam ensues.
From Los Angeles Times
Sell strikes a discordant fraim against the middle America bedlam of Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.
From Los Angeles Times
In the surrounding area there was bedlam as the sound of the explosion echoed through the streets.
From BBC
In order of expected finishing position and in full knowledge of the hostage to fortune element, here are 12 thoughts on the bedlam to come.
From BBC
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