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- DictionaryMad/mad/
adjective
- 1. very angry: informal "they were mad at each other"
- 2. mentally ill; insane: British "he felt as if he were going mad"
adverb
- 1. very; extremely: informal US "he was mad cool—we immediately hit it off"
verb
- 1. make mad or insane: archaic "had I but seen thy picture in this plight, it would have madded me"
The meaning of MAD is arising from, indicative of, or marked by mental disorder —not used technically. How to use mad in a sentence.
to become very angry: Dad'll go mad when he finds out you took the car. to suddenly become very excited: When the band arrived on stage, the crowd went mad. be mad about sb/sth informal. B1. to love someone or something: She's mad about Hugh Grant. Jo's mad about skiing.
Definition of mad adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of MAD in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. Angry; resentful: was mad about the broken vase. See Synonyms at angry. 2. a. Mentally deranged: "afflicted with hypochondria, depression, and fear of going mad" (Carla Cantor). b. Characteristic of mental derangement: mad laughter. c. Temporarily or apparently deranged by violent sensations, emotions, or ideas: was mad with jealousy. 3. a.
comparative: madder [mad, -er],superlative: maddest [mad, -ist]. mentally disturbed; deranged; insane; demented. Synonyms: crazy , crazed , maniacal , lunatic
1. not used before a noun, chiefly US, informal : very angry. If you keep teasing that dog, you'll make/get him mad. She's mad at me. = ( less commonly) She's mad with me. What are you so mad about? [+] more examples. — see also fighting mad at 1 fight. 2. a : having or showing severe mental illness : insane.
B1 (usually crazy) mentally ill: I think I’m going mad. be mad about someone/something. B1. to love something or someone: Ali is mad about skiing. like mad informal. If you run, work, etc. like mad, you do it very quickly.
B1 (usually crazy) mentally ill: I think I’m going mad. be mad about someone/something. B1. to love something or someone: Ali is mad about skiing. like mad informal. If you run, work, etc. like mad, you do it very quickly.
The word "mad" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to express anger, intensity, insanity, or enthusiasm. For example: "I was so mad at my brother that I had to take a few deep breaths to calm down.".
