B2nounpsychologyemotions
US/ˈmæd.nəs/
UK/ˈmæd.nəs/
very foolish behavior, or the state of being seriously mentally ill
In context
Driving through that terrible storm last night was sheer madness.
The old play describes a king's slow descent into madness.
There is a method in his madness, because every risk is carefully calculated.
Words that go with madness
adjective + noun
- sheer madnessSwimming here in winter is sheer madness.
- pure madnessSelling the house now would be pure madness.
verb + preposition
- descend into madnessThe character descends into madness.
- drive someone to madnessThe constant noise could drive anyone to madness.
noun + preposition
- a moment of madnessIn a moment of madness, she quit her job.
- method in the madnessThere is a method in the madness of his plan.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is a madness.Correct: It is madness.