madly

• Adverb, das 'auf verrückte, wilde oder rasende Weise' bedeutet. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die mit großer Intensität, Geschwindigkeit oder Kontrollverlust ausgeführt werden, oft unter dem Einfluss starker Emotionen wie Wut, Leidenschaft oder Aufregung.

An adverb meaning 'in a mad, wild, or frantic manner.' It can describe actions done with great intensity, speed, or lack of control, often driven by strong emotion such as anger, passion, or excitement.

1. In an uncontrolled mannerB2informal

   Acting without control or restraint, often due to strong emotion.

   Außer sich

   • She ran madly through the streets, searching for her lost dog.
   • He waved his arms madly to get the driver's attention.
   • The crowd cheered madly as the band took the stage.

   Synonymefranticallyfrenziedlyhystericallyimpulsivelymaniacallyunrestrainedly

   Antonymecalmlyrationallysensiblysoberly

2. In an insane mannerB2formal

   Behaving as if mentally disturbed or irrational.

   Verrückt

   • The character in the play acted madly, speaking to invisible people.
   • He stared madly at the wall, lost in his own world.
   • The old tale describes a king who ruled madly, causing chaos.

   Synonymecrazilydementedlyfranticallyinsanelymaniacally

   Antonymerationallyreasonablysanely

3. Extremely (intensifier)B1informal

   Used to emphasize a high degree of something, often love or passion.

   Wahnsinnig

   • They are madly in love with each other.
   • She is madly excited about the upcoming trip.
   • He works madly hard to achieve his goals.

   Synonymedeeplydesperatelyexceedinglyextremelyintenselypassionatelyutterly