Madly

/ˈmædli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a state of frenzy or intense emotion; wildly or crazily.

She was madly in love with him, unable to think of anything else.

To an extreme degree; excessively.

He worked madly on his project to meet the deadline.

In a foolish or irrational manner.

The children ran madly around the playground, laughing and shouting.

In a chaotic or disorganized way.

The office was madly hectic on the day of the product launch.

From 'mad' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

madly in love

Deeply or passionately in love.

madly extravagant

Exceedingly or unjustifiably extravagant.

madly pursuing

Intensely and obsessively chasing after something or someone.

mad

Mentally ill; insane.

madness

The state of being mad; insanity.

madcap

Tending to act wildly or carelessly.

Extremely enthusiastic or excited.

I'm madly excited for the concert!

Obsessively in love.

She's madly into him.