Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mad

adjective
/mæd/
Definition
Mad means feeling or showing strong anger or being mentally ill.
Examples
  • She was mad with rage when she found out the truth.
  • He was mad to think he could win the race without training.
  • After winning the lottery, he was mad with excitement.
Meaning
In a colloquial sense, mad can also mean very enthusiastic or excited about something.
Synonyms
  • angry
  • irate
  • furious
  • crazy
  • insane
  • deranged