Madman

Pronunciation: /ˈmædˌmæn/

Definitions of madman

noun A person who is mentally ill or deranged, especially one who behaves violently; a lunatic or a maniac.

Example Sentences

A1 The madman was shouting in the street.

A2 The villagers feared the madman who lived on the outskirts of town.

B1 The authorities were called to apprehend the madman causing a disturbance in the park.

B2 The psychiatrist tried to understand the motives of the madman who committed the crime.

C1 The novel delves into the complex psychology of the madman, exploring his inner turmoil.

C2 The filmmaker portrayed the madman as a tragic figure, driven to madness by societal pressures.

Examples of madman in a Sentence

formal The police were called to apprehend the madman who was causing a disturbance in the park.

informal Did you hear about the madman running around town yelling nonsense?

slang That guy is a total madman, always pulling crazy stunts for attention.

figurative His ideas were so radical, some people thought he was a madman ahead of his time.

Grammatical Forms of madman

• past tense: madmen
• plural: madmen
• comparative: madder
• superlative: maddest
• present tense: madman
• future tense: will be madman
• perfect tense: has been madman
• continuous tense: is being madman
• singular: madman
• positive degree: madman
• infinitive: to be madman
• gerund: being madman
• participle: madman

Origin and Evolution of madman

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'madman' originated from the Old English word 'gemædde', which means 'insane' or 'foolish'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'madman' has evolved to encompass a broader range of mental health conditions and is now commonly used to describe someone who is mentally unstable or irrational.