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.
Etymology
From 'mad' + the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
madly in love:
Deeply or passionately in love.
madly extravagant:
Exceedingly or unjustifiably extravagant.
madly pursuing:
Intensely and obsessively chasing after something or someone.
Slang Meanings
Extremely enthusiastic or excited.
I'm madly excited for the concert!
Obsessively in love.
She's madly into him.