madness — the state of being mentally ill or extremely foolish behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the state of being mentally ill or extremely foolish behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmædnəs/
Example Sentences
- Buying 50 pairs of shoes online during the sale was pure madness, but I regret nothing!
- The madness of trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions nearly drove me insane.
- There's a method to his madness - he always finds creative solutions.
madness
NOUN[/ˈmædnəs/]
the state of being mentally ill or extremely foolish behavior
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'gemǣdnes', a formation combining the adjective 'mad' (meaning senseless or foolish) with the abstract noun suffix '-ness'. The term has been used since medieval times to denote a state of mental confusion or insanity.
Breakdown
mad (senseless, foolish) + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting states or conditions).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Buying 50 pairs of shoes online during the sale was pure madness, but I regret nothing!”
“The madness of trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions nearly drove me insane.”
“There's a method to his madness - he always finds creative solutions.”
“The Black Friday shopping madness turns normal people into bargain-hunting warriors.”
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