madness
/ˈmad.nəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: madnesses
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
Noun
Examples
Though this be madneſſe, / Yet there is Method in 't: […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being angry.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “madness” mean?
The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.
Is “madness” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.