Madness Definition

madness
noun
  1. obsolete terms for legal insanity
  2. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
  3. a feeling of intense anger; "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned"; "his face turned red with rage"
  4. the quality of being rash and foolish; "trying to drive through a blizzard is the height of folly"; "adjusting to an insane society is total foolishness"
  5. unrestrained excitement or enthusiasm; "poetry is a sort of divine madness"

"Madness" in song lyrics

See how madness is used in real songs:

  • "To relieve the pressure and all the madness"
    2 Live Crew — Here I Come
  • "Yeah, that's how I'm livin in this world of madness"
    415 — Lavish
  • "Yo Hawk and Animal hit the ring bring the madness"
    7L & Esoteric — Ring Music

Usage tips for "madness"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "madness" 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 madness to find words that pair well.

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