madly
adverb/ˈmædli/
/ˈmædli/
- (only used after a verb) in a way that shows a lack of control
- She was rushing around madly trying to put out the fire.
- His heart thudded madly against his ribs.
- He saw the weathervane spinning madly in the powerful breeze.
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- (informal) very, extremely
- madly excited/jealous
- She's madly in love with him.
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