| 释义 | View usage for:madness in British English (ˈmædnɪs) noun2. extreme anger, excitement, or foolishness 3.   a nontechnical word for rabies madness in American English (ˈmædnɪs)   noun1.   dementia; insanity; lunacySynonyms of 'madness'insanity, mental imbalance, delusion, mania foolishness, nonsense, folly, absurdity frenzy, riot, furore, uproar anger, rage, fury, raving passion, enthusiasm, zeal, crazeMore Synonyms of madnessIn other languagesmadnessBritish English: madness  /ˈmædnɪs / NOUN  If you describe a decision or an action as madness, you think it is very foolish. It is political madness. American English: madness Arabic: جُنُونٌ Brazilian Portuguese: loucura Chinese: 疯狂 Croatian: ludost Czech: šílenství Danish: vanvid Dutch: krankzinnigheid European Spanish: locura Finnish: hulluus French: folie German: Wahnsinn Greek: τρέλα Italian: pazzia Japanese: 狂気 Korean: 정신 이상 Norwegian: galskap Polish: szaleństwo European Portuguese: loucura Romanian: nebunieRussian: сумасшествие Latin American Spanish: locura Swedish: galenskap Thai: ความวิกลจริต Turkish: çılgınlık Ukrainian: божевілляVietnamese: sự điên rồ 
Chinese translation of 'madness' n (u) (= insanity) 疯(瘋)狂(fēngkuáng)(= foolishness) 愚蠢(yúchǔn)  it would be madness to do that 那么(麼)做真是愚蠢之极(極)(nàme zuò zhēn shì yúchǔn zhī jí)
It is political madness. Synonyms wildness daftness (informal) foolhardiness preposterousnessThe country was in a state of madness.Additional synonymsHe has splashed money around with abandon. Synonyms recklessness,  dash,  wildness,  wantonness,  wild impulse,  unrestraint,  careless freedomI get angry at the absurdity of a situation. Synonyms ridiculousness,  joke,  nonsense,  malarkey,  folly,  farce,  stupidity,  foolishness,  silliness,  idiocy,  irrationality,  incongruity,  meaninglessness,  daftness (informal),  senselessness,  illogicality,  ludicrousness,  unreasonableness,  preposterousness,  farcicality,  craziness (informal),  bêtise (rare),  farcicalness,  illogicalnessHe was in a state of emotional agitation. Synonyms turmoil,  worry,  trouble,  upset,  alarm,  confusion,  excitement,  disturbance,  distraction,  upheaval,  stimulation,  flurry,  outcry,  clamour,  arousal,  ferment,  disquiet,  commotion,  fluster,  lather (informal),  incitement,  tumult,  discomposure,  tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal)madhousemadlymadmanmadnessmaelstrommaestromagazine
Additional synonymsDefinition intense enthusiasm my ardour for footballSynonyms enthusiasm,  zeal,  eagerness,  earnestness,  keenness, avidityDefinition a short-lived fashion or enthusiasm a magazine article about the latest fitness crazeSynonyms fad,  thing (informal),  fashion,  trend,  passion,  rage,  enthusiasm,  mode,  vogue,  novelty,  preoccupation,  mania,  infatuation,  the latest thing (informal)Synonyms foolishness,  nonsense,  madness,  folly,  stupidity,  absurdity,  silliness,  idiocy,  craziness,  tomfoolery,  malarkey,  inanity,  foolhardiness,  senselessness,  fatuity,  dottiness (slang, British),  witlessness,  brainlessness,  scattiness (British, informal),  asininity,  fatuousnessDefinition ardent and lively interest or eagerness Her lack of enthusiasm filled me with disappointment.Synonyms keenness,  interest,  passion,  excitement,  warmth,  motivation,  relish,  devotion,  zeal,  zest,  fervour,  eagerness,  ardour,  vehemence,  earnestness,  zing (informal), avidityThere was a trace of exasperation in his voice. Synonyms irritation,  anger,  rage,  fury,  wrath,  provocation,  passion,  annoyance,  ire (literary),  pique,  aggravation (informal),  vexation,  exacerbationDefinition the state of being excited The audience was in a state of great excitement.Synonyms exhilaration,  action,  activity,  passion,  heat,  thrill,  adventure,  enthusiasm,  fever,  warmth,  flurry,  animation,  furore,  ferment,  agitation,  commotion,  elation,  ado,  tumult,  perturbation, discomposureexamples of religious fanaticism Synonyms immoderation,  enthusiasm,  madness,  devotion,  dedication,  zeal,  bigotry,  extremism,  infatuation,  single-mindedness,  zealotry,  obsessiveness,  monomania,  overenthusiasmDefinition the quality of being foolish a reminder of the follies of warSynonyms foolishness,  bêtise (rare),  nonsense,  madness,  stupidity,  absurdity,  indiscretion,  recklessness,  silliness,  idiocy,  irrationality,  imprudence,  rashness,  fatuity,  preposterousness,  daftness (informal),  desipienceDefinition a very angry or excited reaction by people to something an international furore over the planSynonyms commotion,  to-do,  stir,  excitement,  fury,  disturbance,  flap (informal),  outburst,  frenzy,  outcry,  uproar,  brouhaha, hullabalooDefinition violent anger She screamed, her face distorted with fury.Synonyms anger,  passion,  rage,  madness (informal),  frenzy,  wrath,  ire,  red mist (informal), impetuosityAdditional synonymsDefinition utter stupidity the idiocy of subsidies for activities which damage the environmentSynonyms foolishness,  insanity,  lunacy,  tomfoolery,  inanity,  imbecility,  senselessness,  fatuity,  abject stupidity,  asininity,  fatuousnessTeenagers have their own infatuations. Synonyms obsession,  thing (informal),  passion,  crush (informal),  madness,  folly,  fixation, foolishnessDefinition great excitement and exhilaration the intoxication of greed and successSynonyms excitement,  euphoria,  elation,  exhilaration,  infatuation,  delirium, exaltationDefinition anger Their ire was directed mainly at the two instigators.Synonyms anger,  rage,  fury,  wrath,  passion,  indignation,  annoyance,  displeasure,  exasperation,  cholerthe keenness of the students Synonyms eagerness,  passion,  enthusiasm,  intensity,  zeal,  zest,  impatience,  fervour,  diligence,  ardour,  earnestness,  ebullience,  avidity,  avidnessDefinition foolish behaviour Surely it is an economic nonsense to deplete the world of natural resources.Synonyms idiocy,  folly,  stupidity,  absurdity,  silliness,  inanity,  senselessness,  ridiculousness,  ludicrousness, fatuityDefinition intense anger or passion The people are full of fear and rage.Synonyms anger,  violence,  passion,  obsession,  madness,  raving,  wrath,  mania,  agitation,  ire,  vehemence,  high dudgeonDefinition a disturbance made by an unruly mob Twelve cars were destroyed during the riot.Synonyms disturbance,  row,  disorder,  confusion,  turmoil,  quarrel,  upheaval,  fray,  strife,  uproar,  turbulence,  commotion,  lawlessness,  street fighting,  tumult,  donnybrook,  mob violenceDefinition a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion The announcement caused uproar in the crowd.Synonyms commotion,  noise,  racket,  riot,  confusion,  turmoil,  brawl,  mayhem,  clamour,  din,  turbulence,  pandemonium,  rumpus,  hubbub,  hurly-burly,  brouhaha,  ruction (informal),  hullabaloo,  ruckus (informal),  bagarreDefinition intense anger His action incurred the wrath of animal rights activists.Synonyms anger,  passion,  rage,  temper,  fury,  resentment,  irritation,  indignation,  ire,  displeasure,  exasperation,  cholerAdditional synonymsDefinition great enthusiasm or eagerness, esp. for a religious movement his zeal for teachingSynonyms enthusiasm,  passion,  zest,  fire,  spirit,  warmth,  devotion,  verve,  fervour,  eagerness,  gusto,  militancy,  fanaticism,  ardour,  earnestness,  keenness,  fervency |