Maddened: meaning, definitions and examples

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maddened

 

[ หˆmรฆd.ษ™nd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

The term 'maddened' describes a state of being extremely angry or frustrated, often to the point of losing control. It is derived from the verb 'madden', which means to make someone feel extreme agitation or fury. When a person is maddened, they may exhibit erratic behavior, impulsiveness, or aggression as a reaction to their intense emotions. This state is typically temporary but can lead to severe consequences if not managed. It can reflect both a personal turmoil as well as the aftermath of external provocations.

Synonyms

angry, enraged, furious, infuriated, livid.

Examples of usage

  • The maddened crowd surged towards the stage.
  • He became maddened by the repeated interruptions during his speech.
  • Feeling maddened, she stormed out of the meeting.
  • The maddened dog barked fiercely at the strangers.

Translations

Translations of the word "maddened" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enfurecido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ€เคตเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verrรผckt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑะพะถะตะฒะพะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szalony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹‚ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enloquecido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌู†ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกรญlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกรญlenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็–ฏ็‹‚็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gali

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™lisov

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enloquecido

Etymology

The word 'maddened' is the past participle of the verb 'madden,' which traces its origins back to the Old English word 'gemรฆdenian', meaning 'to cause to be mad or furious'. The essence of the term is connected to the broader English word 'mad', which has evolved over centuries. Originally, 'mad' used to describe someone who is insane or mentally ill, which in the medieval context often implied severe emotional disturbances. As language evolved, the term began to encompass a more generalized expression of extreme anger or frustration, especially in the context of someone being driven to 'madness' by external forces such as provocation or injustice. Today, 'maddened' captures both the notion of emotional turmoil and the behavioral manifestations that may accompany it, reflecting a state where reason is overshadowed by intense feelings.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,291, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.