madness
Americannoun
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the state of being mad; insanity.
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senseless folly.
It is sheer madness to speak as you do.
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frenzy; rage.
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intense excitement or enthusiasm.
noun
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insanity; lunacy
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extreme anger, excitement, or foolishness
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a nontechnical word for rabies
Other Word Forms
- premadness noun
Etymology
Origin of madness
First recorded in 1350–1400, madness is from the Middle English word madnesse. See mad, -ness
Example Sentences
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The post went on to say that “The madness stops today” and also referenced an earlier ban on Crocs at the airport.
From MarketWatch
The post went on to say that “The madness stops today” and also referenced an earlier ban on Crocs at the airport.
From MarketWatch
The ride was reckless and wild; it was madness!
From Literature
Jackman, who has supported the club since Reynolds and Mac led it to global recognition, commented on the post, saying: "I'm telling him what he wants to happen?! The madness."
From BBC
"We barely see it happening ... because we are backstage in the madness and the chaos of it," she said.
From Barron's
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