madness
Pronunciation: [ˈmæd.nəs]
Context: "mental state"
(noun) a state of being very crazy or not thinking clearly. It's when someone does things that seem very strange or silly, as if they are out of control.
Example
The children were filled with excitement and happiness, and their madness made the party so much fun.
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She wasn't acting in madness; she was calm and collected during the meeting.
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Can you believe the madness we saw at the carnival last night?
Context: "activity"
(noun) a situation where people are acting in a wild or crazy way, often because they are very excited or stressed. This can happen at sports games or big events.
Example
The madness of the crowd during the concert was so exciting!
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There was no madness at the library; it was quiet and peaceful.
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Did you see the madness at the game when our team scored the winning point?
Context: "extreme enthusiasm"
(noun) a strong excitement or passion for something, like when people love an idea or activity so much they can’t think about anything else.
Example
His madness for soccer drives him to play every weekend.
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Her lack of madness for cooking means she rarely makes meals for herself.
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What kind of madness do you have for hobbies or sports?