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Synonyms for madness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mad-nis
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmæd nɪs

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Définition of madness

Origin :
  • late 14c., "insanity, dementia; rash or irrational conduct," from mad (adj.) + -ness. Sense of "foolishness" is from early 15c.
  • noun insanity
Example sentences :
  • He dashed the paper to the ground, and gave himself up to his madness.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • What was it—madness, a nightmare, or a trap into which he had been decoyed with fiendish artfulness?
  • Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
  • Do not think that I write this in madness or in fever or excitement.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It was madness to come to Lourdes when one was in such a condition.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • A whirlwind of madness seemed to be passing over the region.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • When I ask you to pass out at that door, tell me it is madness and remain here.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • What madness is stirring you that you should think and say such abominable things?
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The head and front of my madness have this extent,--no more.
  • Extract from : « The Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 10, No. 58, August, 1862 » by Various
  • For what else is madness than for a man to be out of his wits?
  • Extract from : « The Praise of Folly » by Desiderius Erasmus
  • Besides, the more perfect and true his love is, the more pleasant is his madness.
  • Extract from : « The Praise of Folly » by Desiderius Erasmus

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