Synonyms of madly

madly

adverb

ˈmad-lē 

1

as in frantically

in a confused and reckless manner

dashed madly around the house during last-minute preparations for the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• frantically
• wildly
• uncontrollably
• wild
• desperately
• amuck
• frenziedly
• frenetically
• hectically
• amok
• crazily
• berserk
• recklessly
• confusedly
• harum-scarum
• agitatedly
• berserkly
• feverishly
• heedlessly
• tumultuously
• riotously
• helter-skelter
• pell-mell
• aimlessly
• turbulently
• wantonly
• haphazardly
• haywire
• chaotically
• skittishly
• haphazard
• hotheadedly
• topsy-turvy
• hit or miss

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmly
• coolly
• serenely
• peacefully
• placidly
• unconcernedly
• cooly
• imperturbably
• composedly
• mildly
• passively
• meekly
• systematically
• collectedly
• tamely
• orderly
• methodically
• self-possessedly
• self-composedly

2

as in enthusiastically

in an enthusiastic manner

the young singer has been so madly praised by the critics you'd think she had invented singing itself

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enthusiastically
• eagerly
• excitedly
• exuberantly
• rhapsodically
• avidly
• sky-high
• fanatically
• impatiently
• warmly
• keenly
• rabidly
• zealously

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• indifferently
• perfunctorily
• apathetically
• disinterestedly
• reluctantly
• impassively
• hesitantly
• lukewarmly
• unwillingly
• aloofly
• incuriously

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of madly

The lovebirds are still together and as madly in love as ever. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024

In real life, Krasinski is madly in love with fellow actor Emily Blunt. —Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024

As Melissa and Sweet Cheeks fall madly in love, Ava facilitates the installation of new computers in the school, which comes as a bribe from the lawyer representing the company building a golf course a few blocks from the school. —Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024

There's a secret society of people madly in love with this antiperspirant. —Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024