Madman Meaning
/ˈmædmən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA man who is insane or mentally disturbed.
nounA person who makes risky and questionable decisions.
Sentence Examples
Tom worked like a madman.
A madman is not accountable for his actions.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The person who ran through the streets screaming nonsense was considered a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was ranting and raving like a ____, and it was hard for anyone to understand what he was saying.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English mad Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man English madman From mad + -man.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The person who ran through the streets screaming nonsense was considered a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was ranting and raving like a ____, and it was hard for anyone to understand what he was saying.