Mad: meaning, definitions and examples

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mad

[ mæd ]

^{Context #1}

feeling

mentally ill; insane

Synonyms

crazy, deranged, insane, psychotic, unbalanced

Examples of usage

He was convinced that his neighbors were plotting against him, driving him mad.
She felt like she was going mad with all the stress at work.
Don't listen to him, he's just mad with jealousy.
I think you need to see a therapist if you believe these mad conspiracy theories.
Her constant mood swings made everyone around her think she was going mad.

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angry

very angry

Synonyms

angry, enraged, furious, infuriated, irritated

Examples of usage

He was mad at himself for forgetting their anniversary.
She was mad with rage after the argument.
Don't make her mad, or she'll never speak to you again.
I was mad with frustration when my computer crashed right before the deadline.
The customer was mad about the poor service she received.

Translations

Translations of the word "mad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 louco

🇮🇳 पागल

🇩🇪 verrückt

🇮🇩 gila

🇺🇦 божевільний

🇵🇱 szalony

🇯🇵 狂った (kurutta)

🇫🇷 fou

🇪🇸 loco

🇹🇷 deli

🇰🇷 미친 (michin)

🇸🇦 مجنون (majnun)

🇨🇿 bláznivý

🇸🇰 šialený

🇨🇳 疯狂 (fēngkuáng)

🇸🇮 nor

🇮🇸 geðveikur

🇰🇿 жынданған

🇬🇪 გიჟი (giži)

🇦🇿 dəli

🇲🇽 loco

Word origin

The word 'mad' has origins in Old English, where it was used to describe 'insane' or 'mentally ill'. Over time, the meaning expanded to also include 'angry'. The word has been commonly used in English literature and everyday language for centuries.

See also: madam, madame, madly, madness.