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| mad·ly [ máddlee ] |
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1. intensely: with an extraordinary degree of intensity or devotion
 madly in love
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2. to no purpose: with great haste or activity but without accomplishing much
 She ran madly through the house looking for her keys.
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3. wildly: in a wild and uncontrolled way
 He struck out madly in all directions.
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4. rashly: in a rash or thoughtless way
 I madly agreed to go with her.
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5. offensive term: an offensive term meaning in the manner of somebody who is affected by a psychiatric disorder
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