Madden

Pronunciation: /ˈmædən/

Definitions of madden

verb to make someone extremely angry or frustrated

Example Sentences

A1 The loud noises from the construction site madden my cat.

A2 Her constant criticism started to madden him after a while.

B1 The never-ending traffic jams in the city can madden even the most patient person.

B2 The unfair treatment of employees by the company management maddened the entire workforce.

C1 The constant political corruption in the country maddens me to no end.

C2 The lack of progress in solving the environmental crisis continues to madden scientists and activists alike.

Examples of madden in a Sentence

formal The continuous noise from the construction site began to madden the residents in the neighborhood.

informal His constant complaining about the weather can really madden me sometimes.

slang I swear, that guy can madden me like no other.

figurative The lack of progress on the project began to madden her like a ticking time bomb.

Grammatical Forms of madden

• past tense: maddened
• plural: maddens
• comparative: madder
• superlative: maddest
• present tense: madden
• future tense: will madden
• perfect tense: have maddened
• continuous tense: is maddening
• singular: maddens
• positive degree: madden
• infinitive: madden
• gerund: maddening
• participle: maddened

Origin and Evolution of madden

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'madden' originated from the Middle English word 'maddenen' which meant to act or become mad or furious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'madden' has retained its meaning of becoming extremely angry or agitated, but it has also evolved to encompass feelings of intense frustration or confusion.