mad
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madder
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maddest
1
feeling very angry or displeased
- He was mad at himself for making the same mistake again.
- She was mad at the rude customer who shouted at her.
- They were mad at the delayed flight that caused them to miss their connection.
- He was mad at the unfair treatment he received from his boss.
- She was mad at the dishonesty of her colleague.
2
suffering from a severe mental disorder that affects one's thoughts, behaviors, and emotions
- The asylum housed mad individuals with incomprehensible mental challenges.
- The mad scientist laughed maniacally in his dim lab.
- The mad king's erratic decisions caused a lot of trouble.
- In the moonlit forest, the mad person danced and spoke madly.
- He was considered mad by many because of his bizarre actions.
3
extremely unwise or lacking in sound judgment
- It was mad to think they could climb the mountain without any training.
- His plan to spend all his savings on a risky investment seemed mad.
- Quitting his job without having another lined up was a mad decision.
- It's mad to ignore the doctor's advice and continue unhealthy habits.
- She had a mad idea to start a business in an industry she knew nothing about.
4
very fond of someone or something
- She's mad about her new puppy.
- They're mad for adventure and love traveling the world.
- She's completely mad about him, and it shows in everything she does.
- He's mad on cycling and goes for long rides every weekend.
- He's mad about playing football.
5
(of an animal) behaving violently or aggressively beyond normal limits
- The villagers ran when a mad dog entered the square.
- They had to trap the mad raccoon to prevent it from biting anyone.
- A mad fox was spotted near the edge of the woods.
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showing an extreme or impressive degree of something
- The crowd showed mad respect for the champion.
- She has mad talent for design.
- He's got mad skills on the guitar.
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