madder

Describes a state of being very angry or, in some contexts, mentally disturbed; also used informally to mean 'very enthusiastic about' something.

• 🇪🇸Describe un estado de gran ira o, en algunos contextos, de trastorno mental; también se usa informalmente para indicar que alguien está muy entusiasmado o apasionado por algo.

1. Angry A2 informal american

   Feeling or showing anger; furious.

   • She was mad at him for being late.
   • Don't get mad, it was just a mistake.
   • He was so mad he couldn't speak.

   🇪🇸enojado

   Sinónimos: angryenragedfuriousincensedinfuriatediratelividoutragedseethingwrathful

   Antónimos: calmcomposedcontentpeacefulpleased

2. Insane or mentally ill B1 formal

   Having a serious mental illness; not sane.

   • The character in the story went mad from isolation.
   • He was declared mad by the court.
   • The asylum housed many mad people.

   🇪🇸loco, demente

   Sinónimos: crazedcrazydementedderangedinsanelunaticmaniacalmentally illpsychoticunhinged

   Antónimos: balancedlucidrationalsane

3. Very enthusiastic or obsessed B1 informal

   Extremely enthusiastic or obsessed about something.

   • He's mad about football.
   • She's mad for vintage cars.
   • They are mad about the new video game.

   🇪🇸Loco por algo / Entusiasmado

   Sinónimos: crazyfanaticalhookedinfatuatednutsobsessedpassionatewild

   Antónimos: apatheticdispassionateindifferentuninterested

4. Foolish or unwise B2 informal british

   Showing a lack of good sense; foolish.

   • It would be mad to drive in this storm.
   • That was a mad decision to quit your job without a plan.
   • Only a mad person would try to climb that cliff without gear.

   🇪🇸Falto de juicio

   Sinónimos: absurdfoolishidioticludicroussenselesssillyunwise

   Antónimos: judiciousprudentsensiblewise

• madder comparative form
• maddest superlative form

A noun referring to a Eurasian herb with small yellow flowers and red roots, historically used as a source of the dye alizarin.

• 🇪🇸Planta herbácea euroasiática de flores pequeñas amarillentas y raíz roja, usada históricamente como fuente del colorante alizarina. También designa el tinte rojo obtenido de dicha raíz.

1. Plant used for dye C1 formal

   A Eurasian herb with small yellow flowers and red roots, historically a major source of the red dye alizarin.

   • Madder was widely cultivated in Europe for its dye.
   • The roots of the madder plant produce a vibrant red color.
   • Ancient textiles were often colored using madder.

   🇪🇸Rubia (planta tintórea)

• madders plural form
• madders' possessive plural form
• madder's possessive singular form

An obsolete verb meaning to be or become mad, to rage, or to act wildly. It is no longer in common use.

• 🇪🇸Verbo anticuado que significa estar o volverse loco, enfurecerse o comportarse de manera desenfrenada. Actualmente está en desuso.

1. To color with a red dye C2 formal art

   To dye or color something a moderate to strong red, especially using madder plant extract.

   • The artisan maddered the fabric a deep crimson.
   • They maddered the wool using traditional techniques.
   • The artist maddered the painting's background to give it a warm hue.

   🇪🇸Teñir de rojo con rubia

• maddered past participle
• maddered past simple
• maddering present participle
• madders third person singular