madly

mad-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a manner showing wild or chaotic behavior; frantically.

  2. 2.

    To an extreme or excessive degree; intensely.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    madly in love — Extremely or passionately in love.

Related words

Antonyms: calmly, rationally
See also: mad, madness, wildly
Synonyms: frantically, passionately, wildly

Etymology

From Old English gemad ("mad, insane") + -ly (adverbial suffix).