Synonyms for Madly
Definition of madly
- adverb
- in an uncontrolled manner; "she fought back madly"
- in an insane manner; "she behaved insanely"; "he behaves crazily when he is off his medication"; "the witch cackled madly"; "screaming dementedly"
- (used as intensives) extremely; "she was madly in love"; "deadly dull"; "deadly earnest"; "deucedly clever"; "insanely jealous"
6 synonyms found
Writing tips for "madly"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like crazily, deadly, dementedly can replace "madly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 6 alternatives available, "madly" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Madly" in song lyrics
See how madly is used in real songs:
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"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)