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madness Definition and Meaning in English (madness definition)

noun
Synonyms:insanitylunacyfolly
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Madness definition: Madness refers to the state of being severely mentally ill or insane.

Definitions of Madness

  1. 1noun

    Madness refers to the state of being severely mentally ill or insane.

  2. 2noun

    It can also describe extremely foolish behavior or a state of wild excitement and chaos.

Example Sentences

formal

“The doctor diagnosed his condition as temporary madness.”

casual

“There was a moment of pure madness on the dance floor.”

business

“It would be madness to invest all your savings in one stock.”

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Inflected Word Forms

adjectivemad
adjectivemaddening
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Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

method in his madnessidiom

There is a hidden purpose or logic behind seemingly irrational behavior.

drive someone to madnessexpression

To make someone extremely angry, frustrated, or mentally unstable.

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Madness definition: Madness refers to the state of being severely mentally ill or insane.
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'Madness' translates to 'madness' in English. Madness definition: Madness refers to the state of being severely mentally ill or insane.
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