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Definition of madly

madly

/ˈmæd.li/
mad · ly
Adjective:mad
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• adverb

1

To an extreme or intense degree; passionately or deeply.

Example

"The two characters fell madly in love during their summer in Florence."

2

In a wild, frantic, or uncontrolled manner; with great haste or energy.

Example

"She was typing madly to finish the report before the midnight deadline."

3

In a mentally deranged, irrational, or foolish manner.

Example

"The villain cackled madly as his elaborate machine began to spin."

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• Rhymes for madly

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English maddely, formed from the adjective mad (from Old English gemædde, meaning 'out of one's mind') and the adverbial suffix -ly.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Madly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/madly
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