LookItUpmadly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈmædli/
madly means: With very strong feelings or uncontrolled energy, without thinking carefully.
adverb
WILDLYB2
With very strong feelings or uncontrolled energy, without thinking carefully.
- He waved madly at us.
- She rushed madly through the crowded station.
- They fell madly in love during their summer holiday.
ANGRILYC2
In a very angry way.
- He shouted madly at the driver.
- She glared madly at the man who had insulted her.
- The customer screamed madly when the manager refused a refund.
VERY UNEXPECTEDLYC2
In a way that is extremely surprising or unexpected.
- Madly enough, the plan worked.
- Madly, we both chose the same tiny hotel.
- The result was madly unexpected after such a poor start.
Questions about madly
What does madly mean?
With very strong feelings or uncontrolled energy, without thinking carefully.
What is madly in other languages?
Türkçe: delicesine · Español: locamente · Français: follement · Deutsch: wie verrückt · Italiano: follemente · 日本語: 狂ったように
How do you pronounce madly?
It is pronounced /ˈmædli/.
How do you use madly in a sentence?
He waved madly at us. She rushed madly through the crowded station.
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