Madly Definition & Meaning

madly
adverb
  1. in an uncontrolled manner; "she fought back madly"
  2. in an insane manner; "she behaved insanely"; "he behaves crazily when he is off his medication"; "the witch cackled madly"; "screaming dementedly"
  3. (used as intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever"; "insanely jealous"

"Madly" in song lyrics

See how madly is used in real songs:

  • "And she was pretty, with Cypress Hills that bounced madly"
    Azeem — Oakland to Brooklyn
  • "Smoke everywhere, waving it madly"
    Mac Dre — Get Stupid
  • "Oh baby girl you know I love you, love you madly"
    Supercat f/ Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy, Third Eye — Dolly My Baby (Remix)

Usage tips for "madly"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "madly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for madly to find words that pair well.

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