Pronunciation: /mæd/

Definitions of mad

adjective mentally ill or insane

Example Sentences

A1 I am mad at my brother for breaking my toy.

A2 She got mad when she found out her flight was delayed.

B1 The customer was mad about the poor service she received at the restaurant.

B2 He was mad with jealousy when he saw his ex-girlfriend with someone else.

C1 The politician's mad rant during the debate did not help his campaign.

C2 The CEO's mad decision to invest in risky stocks led to the company's downfall.

Examples of mad in a Sentence

formal The professor was mad at the students for not submitting their assignments on time.

informal My mom is going to be mad when she finds out I forgot to do my chores.

slang I was so mad when I found out my favorite band canceled their concert.

figurative Her talent is so mad, she can play the piano blindfolded.

Grammatical Forms of mad

past tense

madded

plural

mads

comparative

madder

superlative

maddest

present tense

mad

future tense

will be mad

perfect tense

have been mad

continuous tense

is being mad

singular

mad

positive degree

mad

infinitive

to be mad

gerund

madding

participle

maddened

Origin and Evolution of mad

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'mad' originated from the Old English word 'gemædde' which meant 'insane' or 'foolish'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'mad' has evolved to also mean angry or upset, in addition to its original meaning of insane or foolish.