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madly

mad·ly [ máddlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. intensely: with an extraordinary degree of intensity or devotion
madly in love

2. to no purpose: with great haste or activity but without accomplishing much
She ran madly through the house looking for her keys.

3. wildly: in a wild and uncontrolled way
He struck out madly in all directions.

4. rashly: in a rash or thoughtless way
I madly agreed to go with her.

5. offensive term: an offensive term meaning in the manner of somebody who is affected by a psychiatric disorder

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