Maddest: meaning, definitions and examples
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maddest
[ ˈmædɪst ]
extreme state
The term 'maddest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'mad', meaning extremely angry or insane. It can also be used informally to describe something particularly exciting or thrilling.
Synonyms
craziest, most furious, most insane, wildest.
Examples of usage
- She was the maddest fan at the concert.
- His driving was the maddest I've ever seen.
- That was the maddest party of the year.
Translations
Translations of the word "maddest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais louco
🇮🇳 सबसे पागल
🇩🇪 der verrückteste
🇮🇩 paling gila
🇺🇦 найбожевільніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej szalony
🇯🇵 最も狂った
🇫🇷 le plus fou
🇪🇸 el más loco
🇹🇷 en deli
🇰🇷 가장 미친
🇸🇦 الأكثر جنونًا
🇨🇿 nejšílenější
🇸🇰 najšialenejší
🇨🇳 最疯狂的
🇸🇮 najbolj nor
🇮🇸 mest geðveikur
🇰🇿 ең жынды
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გიჟი
🇦🇿 ən çılğın
🇲🇽 el más loco
Etymology
The word 'mad' originates from the Old English 'gemædde', which meant 'to be furious or angry'. It has evolved over centuries and is related to the Proto-Germanic 'mādaz', conveying a sense of madness or insanity. The superlative form 'maddest' surfaced in the English language, reflecting varying states of anger, insanity, or wildness in different contexts. By the late Middle Ages, 'mad' became associated with mental illness, while in contemporary usage, it can also refer to extreme enthusiasm or excitement, especially in colloquial expressions.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,418, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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