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- maddeningadjective
Extremely annoying or frustrating; driving one to anger or distraction.
- maddernoun
A climbing or trailing plant with whorled leaves and small yellowish flowers, whose root yields a red dye.
- maddieproper noun
A female given name, typically a diminutive of Madeline, Madison, or Madeleine.
- maddyproper noun
A female given name, variant spelling of Maddie, typically a diminutive of Madeline or Madison.
- madeverb
Past tense of "make": created or produced.
- madeleinenoun
A small French sponge cake baked in a shell-shaped mold.
- madelineproper noun
A female given name, an English variant of Madeleine.
- mademoisellenoun
A French title of respect for an unmarried woman, equivalent to Miss.
- madhousenoun
(Informal) A scene of extreme confusion or uproar; a chaotic place.
- madisonproper noun
A given name used for both males and females, especially popular for girls in the US.
- madlyadverb
In a manner showing wild or chaotic behavior; frantically.
- madmannoun
A man who is mentally ill or behaves in a wild, uncontrolled manner.
- madnessnoun
The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
- madonnanoun
The Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition.
- madridproper noun
The capital and largest city of Spain.
- madwomannoun
A woman who is mentally ill or behaves in a wild, irrational manner.
- maeproper noun
A female given name, variant spelling of May.
- maelstromnoun
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river, capable of drawing in objects.
- maestronoun
A distinguished conductor of classical music.
- maestrosnoun
Plural of maestro; distinguished conductors or composers of classical music.
- mafianoun
An organized international criminal network, originally from Sicily.
- maficadjective
Relating to or denoting igneous rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron, typically dark in color.
- mafiosonoun
A member of the Mafia, especially the Italian or Sicilian organized crime syndicate.
- magazinenoun
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
- magazinesnoun
Plural of magazine; multiple periodical publications.
- magdaproper noun
A female given name, a short form of Magdalena or Magdalene.
- magenoun
A magician, wizard, or person skilled in magic; commonly used in fantasy literature and games.
- magentanoun
A vivid purplish-red color that is one of the primary colors in the subtractive color model (CMYK) used in printing.
- maggieproper noun
A female given name, a diminutive of Margaret.
- maggotnoun
A soft-bodied, legless larva of a fly, typically found in decaying matter.
- maggotsnoun
Plural of maggot; the soft-bodied, legless larvae of flies, typically found in decaying organic matter.
- maginoun
(Biblical) The wise men from the East who brought gifts to the infant Jesus, traditionally held to be three in number.
- magicnoun
The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces.
- magicaladjective
Relating to, using, or resembling magic.
- magicallyadverb
In a way that relates to or uses magic or supernatural powers.
- magiciannoun
A person who performs magic tricks for entertainment.
- magiciansnoun
Plural of magician; performers who entertain audiences with tricks of illusion and sleight of hand.
- magisterialadjective
Having or showing great authority, mastery, or expertise.
- magistratenoun
A civil officer who administers the law, especially one who conducts a court for minor offenses.
- magistratesnoun
Plural of magistrate; civil officers or judges who administer the law, especially those who conduct court proceedings for minor offenses.
- maglevnoun
A transportation system in which vehicles are suspended, guided, and propelled using magnetic levitation, eliminating friction with tracks.
- magmanoun
Hot, fluid or semifluid rock located beneath the Earth's surface, from which igneous rocks are formed by cooling.
- magnanimitynoun
The quality of being generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
- magnanimousadjective
Very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
- magnatenoun
A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.
- magnesiumnoun
A chemical element (symbol Mg, atomic number 12), a silvery-white alkaline earth metal that burns with a bright white flame.
- magnetnoun
A piece of iron or other material that has the property of attracting certain metals.
- magneticadjective
Having the properties of a magnet; capable of attracting iron or steel.
- magneticallyadverb
In a manner relating to or using magnetic force.
- magnetismnoun
A physical phenomenon produced by the motion of electric charge, resulting in attractive and repulsive forces between objects.