madness

noun
UK: /ˈmædnəs/
US: /ˈmædnəs/

  1. The state of being mentally ill; insanity.

    1. His madness made him act strangely. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor specializes in treating patients suffering from madness and delusion. [ ] [ ]

  2. Extremely foolish or reckless behavior.

    1. It's madness to drive that fast! [ ] [ ]
    2. Investing all your money in such a risky venture is sheer madness. [ ] [ ]

  3. Intense anger or rage.

    1. He was consumed by madness after the loss. [ ] [ ]
    2. A wave of pure madness washed over her when she discovered the betrayal. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

insanity lunacy folly frenzy mania delirium

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "madness" in English means: The state of being mentally ill; insanity., Extremely foolish or reckless behavior., Intense anger or rage..

The phonetic transcription of "madness" is /ˈmædnəs/ in British English and /ˈmædnəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "madness": insanity, lunacy, folly, frenzy, mania, delirium.

Example usage of "madness": "His madness made him act strangely.". More examples on the page.