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madding

 

[ ˈmæd.ɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

intense frustration

Madding refers to the state of being frantically mad or in a frenzy. It is often used in literary contexts to describe overwhelming emotions or rampant chaos.

Synonyms

agitated, crazy, distraught, frenzied, wild

Examples of usage

  • The madding crowd filled the streets during the festival.
  • He felt madding anxiety before the big presentation.
  • In the madding rush, she nearly lost her wallet.

Translations

Translations of the word "madding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfurecido

🇮🇳 गुस्से में

🇩🇪 wütend

🇮🇩 marah

🇺🇦 божевільний

🇵🇱 szalony

🇯🇵 怒っている

🇫🇷 furieux

🇪🇸 enfurecido

🇹🇷 öfkeli

🇰🇷 미친

🇸🇦 غاضب

🇨🇿 šílený

🇸🇰 šialený

🇨🇳 疯狂

🇸🇮 nor

🇮🇸 gáfa

🇰🇿 жынды

🇬🇪 მთვრალი

🇦🇿 dəli

🇲🇽 enojado

Etymology

The word 'madding' derives from the Middle English word 'madde', which means 'mad' or 'insane'. This, in turn, comes from the Old English 'gemædgian', which referred to a state of being 'mad' or 'frenzied'. The use of 'madding' often appears in the phrase 'madding crowd', popularized by Thomas Hardy in his novel 'Jude the Obscure' (1895). Hardy's usage captures the chaotic nature of large gatherings and the overwhelming emotions that can accompany such crowds. Over time, 'madding' has retained a literary flair, often used to evoke strong emotions or illustrate tumultuous situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,335, 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.