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   Mad·ness

   /ˈmadnəs/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being mentally ill, especially severely: "in his madness he destroyed the work of years" Similar insanityinsanenessdementiamental illnessderangementdementednessinstabilityunsoundness of mindlunacydistractiondepressionmaniahysteriafrenzypsychosispsychopathyschizophreniahydrophobiainformal:crazinessmeshugaasdingbatsrare:moon-madnesscynanthropydelirationlycanthropyzoanthropyOpposite sanity
   • ▪ extremely foolish behavior: "it is madness to allow children to roam around after dark" Similar follyfoolishnessstupidityinsanitylunacymidsummer madnessfoolhardinessidiocyimprudenceirrationalityunreasonablenessillogicalitysenselessnessnonsensenonsensicalnessabsurdnessabsurditysillinessinanityludicrousnesswildnesspreposterousnessinformal:crazinessdaftnessOpposite common sensegood sense
   • ▪ a state of frenzied or chaotic activity: "from about midnight to three in the morning it's absolute madness in here" Similar bedlammayhemchaospandemoniumbabeluproarturmoilwild disarraydisorderhurly-burlyscene of confusionmadhousetumultjumblepell-mellhullabaloohubbubwhirlwindmaelstromall hell broken looseinformal:three-ring circus

   Word Origin late Middle English: from mad + -ness.

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   The meaning of MADNESS is the quality or state of being mad. How to use madness in a sentence.

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   MADNESS definition: 1. stupid or dangerous behaviour: 2. a word for mental illness, which was used by doctors in the…. Learn more.

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   Madness definition: the state of being mad; insanity.. See examples of MADNESS used in a sentence.

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   Madness is foolish, impulsive behavior. It would be madness to ride on the back of your friend's car, standing on the bumper. A screaming crowd waiting to see their favorite rock star creates an atmosphere of madness — and their enthusiasm itself can be described as madness.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMADNESS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   madness in British English. (ˈmædnɪs ) noun. 1. a severe mental disorder that makes normal thinking and behaviour impossible. 2. extreme anger, excitement, or foolishness. 3. a nontechnical word for rabies. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Define madness. madness synonyms, madness pronunciation, madness translation, English dictionary definition of madness. n. 1. The condition of being mentally deranged. 2. Great folly: It was sheer madness to attempt the drive during a blizzard. 3. Enthusiasm; excitement: the...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishmadness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   there is a reason for somebody’s behaviour and it is not as strange or as stupid as it seems. Definition of madness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   MADNESS definition: 1. stupid or dangerous behaviour: 2. mental illness. Learn more.

10. www.oed.com › dictionary › madness_nmadness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun madness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    Synonyms for MADNESS: insanity, dementia, hysteria, schizophrenia, instability, paranoia, mania, rage; Antonyms of MADNESS: sanity, mind, rationality, reasonableness, lucidity, saneness, normality, soundness