Word: Mad

Pronunciation

/mæd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Angry; expressing extreme annoyance, displeasure, or wrath. For example: “She was mad at him for being late.”
• Adjective: (informal) Crazy; insane; mentally deranged. For example: “His idea sounds absolutely mad!”
• Adjective: Intensely enthusiastic or passionate about something. Informal usage: “She’s mad about fashion.”
• Adjective: (informal) Very good or excellent. Mainly British slang: “The concert was absolutely mad!”

Phrases

• “Mad as a hatter” - describing someone who is crazy or eccentric.
• “Mad with anger” - extremely angry.
• “Mad love” - intense affection or passion for someone or something.

Example Sentences

• Angry: “When he found out about the prank, he was mad enough to scream.”
• Crazy/Insane: “The scientist believed his theory was sound, but others thought it was just mad ramblings.”
• Enthusiastic: “He’s mad about football and never misses a match.”
• Excellent: “The new album is mad, mate; you’ve got to give it a listen!”

Synonyms

• Furious (for the sense of being very angry)
• Crazy, insane, nuts (for the informal sense of mental instability)
• Passionate, wild (for the sense of enthusiasm)
• Great, brilliant, awesome (for the informal sense of being very good)