madly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière folle, frénétique ou intense ». Décrit des actions accomplies avec une grande intensité, une vitesse ou un manque de contrôle, souvent sous l'effet d'émotions fortes comme la colère, la passion ou l'excitation.

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.

   de manière désordonnée

   • 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.

   Synonymesfranticallyfrenziedlyhystericallyimpulsivelymaniacallyunrestrainedly

   Antonymescalmlyrationallysensiblysoberly

2. In an insane mannerB2formal

   Behaving as if mentally disturbed or irrational.

   de manière insensée

   • 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.

   Synonymescrazilydementedlyfranticallyinsanelymaniacally

   Antonymesrationallyreasonablysanely

3. Extremely (intensifier)B1informal

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

   follement (intensificateur)

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

   Synonymesdeeplydesperatelyexceedinglyextremelyintenselypassionatelyutterly